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Lawmakers Want Pause on Federal Funds for Predictive Policing

The dangers inherent in targeting criminals-to-be have yet to be addressed.

Reason

Hospitals are fighting a Medicare payment fix that would save tax dollars

Medicare pays hospitals about double what it pays other providers for the same services. The hospital lobby is fighting hard to make sure a switch to "site-neutral payments" doesn't become law.

WEKU

Probe finds evidence against Harlan Crow

Evidence suggests Clarence Thomas benefactor misrepresented his yacht as business to score tax break

Salon

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Social Security Board Nominee Grilled Over Views on Program Reforms

Candidate questioned on Social Security privatization, raising retirement age and benefit cuts during Senate hearing.

Kiplinger

NSA Purchases Internet Metadata To Spy on You Without a Warrant

A new letter from Sen. Ron Wyden (D–Ore.) reveals that the agency admitted the practice nearly three years ago but would not allow him to reveal it.

Reason

Senate Republicans pump brakes on tax deal after big House win - Roll Call

The $79 billion tax bill the House passed by an overwhelming margin this week is likely to face a speed bump in the Senate.

Roll Call

Tax bill overcomes objections from left and right, passes House - Roll Call

The House on Wednesday night passed a $79 billion family and business tax break bill after several days of uncertainty.

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‘Site-neutral’ hospital policy muddles health package progress - Roll Call

Proposals to restrict hospital billing rates in outpatient clinics divides lawmakers, with concerns about rural hospitals stalling progress.

Roll Call

House GOP clears path for tax package with ‘SALT’ on the side - Roll Call

A $78 billion tax deal is set for a vote Wednesday after House leaders agreed to vote as soon as next week on state and local tax deductions.

Roll Call

NSA's Stunning Admission: Obtaining Internet Browsing Data without Warrants

Discover the shocking revelation of the National Security Agency buying internet browsing data without warrants, as revealed by a top intelligence official.

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US NSA confirms it buys personal online data without a warrant

The data of American citizens is being used by intelligence agencies, which are bypassing the Fourth Amendment to get it.

TechRadar

Lobbying spending by top interest groups dipped amid 2023 gridlock - Roll Call

The top 10 interest groups spent less on lobbying in 2023 than in 2022, but some of the major lobbying firms reported higher revenue.

Roll Call

They went from professor and student to partners on a press shield bill

Kevin Kiley took Jamie Raskin’s course at Yale Law, years before they teamed up to work on legislation to protect journalists’ secret sources.

Roll Call

Bipartisan tax deal could expand Child Tax Credit and extend business tax breaks

The legislation expands a popular child tax credit and applies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for corporations.

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Senators strike child tax credit deal

"Given today’s miserable political climate, it’s a big deal to have this opportunity to pass pro-family policy"

Roll Call

Tax panel leaders clinch deal on child credit, business breaks - Roll Call

Senate Finance Chairman Ron Wyden and House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith unveiled a roughly $78 billion tax deal Tuesday.

Kiplinger

What's Happening With the New Child Tax Credit?

The Senate hasn't passed the new child tax credit. Will it ever happen?

Roll Call

Chief tax writers working to broaden appeal of tentative accord - Roll Call

A bipartisan, bicameral $70 billion tax agreement taking shape on the Hill is drawing mixed reviews, pointing to potential challenges ahead.

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A big win on abortion privacy

"Destroy all location data": FTC head Lina Khan takes on data brokers with groundbreaking medical tracking ban

The Independent UK

US president Joe Biden ditches trade deal talks with Britain over fears of job losses

US president quietly abandons talks as he focuses on elections next year

Kiplinger

Social Security On Monthly 'Watch' Till Overpayment Issue Is Fixed

The Social Security Administration must meet with a Senate panel monthly until the agency's $23 billion overpayment issue is resolved.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden signals he has no interest in signing US-UK trade agreement

UK ministers had hoped to agree ‘foundational trade partnership’ before both countries head to polls

The Independent UK

Apple now requires court orders in U.S. to access push notification data

Apple is now requiring that U.S. law enforcement agencies obtain a court order for information on its customers’ push notifications — the alerts iPhone apps send users that can reveal a lot about their online activity

Reason

Major Pharmacies Give Cops Patient Records Without a Warrant, Lawmakers' Investigation Finds

Three major pharmacy chains admitted to encouraging staff to hand prescription records over to law enforcement without a warrant, and without a legal review.

iMore

Apple changes push notification data policy in wake of spying reports

Apple has quietly updated its law enforcement policy in the wake of the revelation that governments can use your iPhone's push notifications to spy on you.

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