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2016 tax receipts soon will reach record high
The federal government will have raked in almost $3.3 trillion in revenue after fiscal 2016 tax receipts reach a new high, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The Washington Examiner has the details: The feds raked in more than $3.268 trillion for the year, the agency reported in its monthly budget review, $19 billion more…
Read MoreFederal deficit up 25 percent over last year
Our federal deficit is growing, this year spiking to nearly $590 billion – up 25 percent over last year – according to the latest Congressional Budget Office estimate. The Washington Examiner has the details: The federal deficit for fiscal 2016 jumped to $588 billion, $149 billion bigger than last year’s, the Congressional Budget Office estimated…
Read MoreUnderemployment number unchanged after eight months
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday revealed underemploment has remained the same since February and that the number is virtually unchanged from last year. The Washington Examiner has the details: The U-6 unemployment rate, which measures underemployment by looking at workers who have been forced into part-time work or who are only sporadically looking for…
Read MoreObama administration delaying deportation of illegal immigrants
The White House is delaying thousands of illegal-immigrant-deportation orders – a postponement that will enable upward of 56,000 illegal immigrants to remain in the U.S. for a number of years. The Washington Free Beacon has the story: The administration’s decision to pause deportation proceedings marks a sharp turnaround from its earlier publicized plans to rush…
Read MoreWisconsin residents brace for 16-percent Obamacare premium increase
Badger State residents enrolled in Obamacare next year can expect a 16 percent increase to their health-insurance premiums, according to the state insurance commissioner. The Washington Free Beacon has the story: “Consumers in Wisconsin will be facing an average 15.88 percent increase, but that is just an average,” said commissioner Ted Nickel. “Consumers in some…
Read MorePlease help support the Cajun Relief Foundation as they continue recovery efforts following the Great Louisiana Flood of 2016
Tea Party Patriots is proud of our former member Rob Gaudet and the incredible work being done by the non-profit he founded called the Cajun Relief Foundation. The Cajun Relief Foundation was founded to “provide training, strategy, and logistical assistance to citizen first responders” and has proved to be a critical resource for the community…
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