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Politician
May 21, 2023
Meet the Press - May 21, 2023
Rep. Byron Donalds
Nov. 8, 2022
Tweet - "While Democrats' tax and spend spree drives up costs, more and more Americans are taking on a second, part-time job just to pay the bills."
Sen. Rick Scott
Sept. 22, 2022
Buchanan Introduces Legislation to Make Republican Tax Cuts Permanent
Rep. Vern Buchanan
Sept. 21, 2022
Buchanan Introduces Legislation to Make Republican Tax Cuts Permanent
Rep. Vern Buchanan
Sept. 20, 2022
Aaron Bean Statement on Governor DeSantis' Legislative Proposal to Provide Family Focused Tax Relief
Rep. Aaron Bean
Aug. 25, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott to Inspector General: Not One Penny of Taxpayer Money Should Benefit Communist China
Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 22, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden's logic: It's okay to build a taxpayer-funded wall to protect HIS vacation home, just not to protect YOUR safety BY SECURING our southern border."
Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging IRS to Clear Backlogs, Address Customer Service Issues
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, ...
Aug. 11, 2022
Tweet - "The same people that want to defund the police are adding 87,000 armed IRS agents to crack down on American families and small businesses. Democrats have made their radical priorities crystal clear."
Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 7, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott Slams Passage of Democrats' Reckless Tax-and-Spending Spree
Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 6, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott: Before Even One More IRS Agent is Hired, We Must Secure the Border
Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 4, 2022
Tweet - "The Democrats' reckless tax-and-spending spree is just the latest attack in @JoeBiden 's war on seniors. It cuts $280 BILLION from Medicare, hikes your tax burden & does NOTHING to combat inflation. It's terrible for Florida. We can't let it pass."
Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 3, 2022
Tweet - "Democrats want to spend your money to supersize the IRS so they can peer into the finances of every American & take every dime they think you owe them to fund their own radical, socialist agenda. It's madness & we can't allow it."
Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 2, 2022
Tweet - "The hypocrisy of Washington Democrats is on full display as they try to tax their way out of a recession while families are struggling to pay bills. They want you to forget, but we have the receipts"
Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
Rep. Lois Frankel, ...
July 30, 2022
Tweet - ". @JoeBiden creates raging inflation, drives America into a recession & Democrats' answer is to raise taxes on nearly everyone. And yes, that includes most families making less than $400,000."
Sen. Rick Scott
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "1. New cars for IRS agents 2. 50% increase in small business audits 3. More $$ for IRS union bosses to donate to Dems' political campaigns Bottom line: Dems are supersizing the IRS to grab even more of YOUR money!"
Sen. Rick Scott
July 24, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to join @marcorubio and @MarshaBlackburn to introduce the Turn off the Tap Act last week. This important bill will prohibit the flow of American tax dollars to companies like Communist China who want to exploit our markets."
Sen. Rick Scott
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "Inflation just hit 9.1% +59.9% +18.6% +14.0% @JoeBiden 's answer to his historic crisis of high prices? Tax hikes. Families are tired of paying the price for Biden's incompetence & raising taxes on top on inflation is insane. We must stop it."
Sen. Rick Scott
July 12, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott: Confirmed--Democrats Raising Taxes on Every American
Sen. Rick Scott
July 12, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott: Confirmed--Democrats Raising Taxes on Every American
Sen. Rick Scott
June 8, 2022
Tweet - "The Biden admin is clueless. Not only have they ignored my calls for over a year to fight fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayer-funded COVID unemployment relief, but they have ZERO IDEA how many of Americans' tax dollars have been stolen. @JoeBiden is confused & unfit to lead."
Sen. Rick Scott
May 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gary Peters, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Sen. Rick Scott
May 12, 2022
Tweet - "It's time for Congress to be honest with the American people & work for YOU. I'm fighting to preserve Social Security & Medicare. I'm fighting to cut taxes for hardworking families. We need to get people back in jobs and get this country going again. Let's get to work."
Sen. Rick Scott
May 6, 2022
Tweet - "It's no wonder so many Americans are fleeing high-tax states like New York, California and Illinois for low-tax Florida! We have the very best people, beautiful beaches and are open for business. Welcome home to the Sunshine State!"
Sen. Rick Scott
March 14, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Spanberger, Menendez, Cassidy, Panetta, Higgins, Bilirakis, & Kelly Lead 100 Colleagues in Bipartisan, Bicameral Call for IRS to Address Ongoing Concerns and Processing Delays
Rep. Greg Steube, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
No Gas Tax in 2022: O'Halleran Intros House Companion Legislation to Kelly Bill to Suspend Gas Tax, Lower Costs for Arizonans
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
OPINION: End special tax breaks for pro leagues
Rep. Greg Steube
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Comer: IRS Must Provide Americans' Tax Returns on Time
Rep. Byron Donalds, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Webster Supports Bill to Ban the IRS from Collecting Any Biometric Data from American Taxpayers
Rep. Daniel Webster
Feb. 10, 2022
Tweet - "As inflation rages to a 40-year high thanks to Joe Biden's reckless federal spending, @HouseBudgetDems want to abolish the debt limit so they can spend even more. These clueless politicians have lost their minds & completely abandoned American taxpayers."
Sen. Rick Scott
Feb. 8, 2022
Webster Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Social Security Double-Tax
Rep. Daniel Webster
Feb. 8, 2022
Kennedy, Scott introduce bill blocking IRS from collecting taxpayers' biometric data
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Representative Carter Calls on Irs to Address Backlog
Rep. Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Dept. of Treasury - Thompson Leads Letter to Treasury Department Calling for Improved Tax Filing Process
Rep. Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen - Representative Carter Calls on IRS to Address Backlog
Rep. Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Tweet - "Proud to join @JaxStrong & local leaders today to see the great progress being made at the Herbert Hoover Dike. I'll always fight to make sure Florida gets the Everglades restoration funds we need & that every dollar provides a great return to our families & every U.S. taxpayer."
Sen. Rick Scott
Jan. 21, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Hern leads letter warning against Biden's global tax surrender
Rep. Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Meng Calls on Head of IRS to Reduce Large Backlog of Tax Returns
Rep. Kathy Castor, ...
Jan. 14, 2022
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS -SWALWELL LEADS DEMOCRATS IN PUSHING FOR IRS TO RESOLVE TAX RETURN BACKLOG
Rep. Kathy Castor, ...
Jan. 14, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congresswoman Stansbury Calls on IRS to Resolve Tax Return Backlog
Rep. Kathy Castor, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
REP. FRANKEL STATEMENT ON THE LAST ROUND OF MONTHLY CHILD TAX CREDIT PAYMENTS HITTING BANK ACCOUNTS
Rep. Lois Frankel
Dec. 15, 2021
A Supersized IRS: More Audits, Investigations and Tax Enforcement for Americans
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary Dept. of the Treasury - ALLEN LEADS LETTER TO HELP UTILIZE NUCLEAR PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT FOR PLANT VOGTLE
Rep. Neal Dunn, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner IRS - DAVIS JOINS COLLEAGUES TO DEMAND IRS PROVIDE ANSWERS ON TAX RETURN BACKLOG AHEAD OF UPCOMING TAX FILING SEASON
Rep. Brian Mast, ...
Dec. 2, 2021
Senate Republicans Slam SALT Cap Proposal
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Democrats want to give MASSIVE tax breaks to their rich donors in liberal states & cut funding for charity hospitals in Florida & 11 other states to pay it."
Sen. Rick Scott
Nov. 15, 2021
REP. FRANKEL ANNOUNCES NEXT ROUND OF PAYMENTS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
Rep. Lois Frankel
Nov. 5, 2021
Mast Statement on "Infrastructure" Boondoggle
Rep. Brian Mast
Nov. 5, 2021
Steube Pens Op-Ed in Washington Examiner Exposing So-Called Biden Tax Credit, Actually Welfare to Illegal Immigrants
Rep. Greg Steube
Date
Title
Politician
May 21, 2023
Meet the Press - May 21, 2023
Rep.Byron Donalds
Nov. 8, 2022
Tweet - "While Democrats' tax and spend spree drives up costs, more and more Americans are taking on a second, part-time job just to pay the bills."
Sen.Rick Scott
Sept. 22, 2022
Buchanan Introduces Legislation to Make Republican Tax Cuts Permanent
Rep.Vern Buchanan
Sept. 21, 2022
Buchanan Introduces Legislation to Make Republican Tax Cuts Permanent
Rep.Vern Buchanan
Sept. 20, 2022
Aaron Bean Statement on Governor DeSantis' Legislative Proposal to Provide Family Focused Tax Relief
Rep.Aaron Bean
Aug. 25, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott to Inspector General: Not One Penny of Taxpayer Money Should Benefit Communist China
Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 22, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden's logic: It's okay to build a taxpayer-funded wall to protect HIS vacation home, just not to protect YOUR safety BY SECURING our southern border."
Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging IRS to Clear Backlogs, Address Customer Service Issues
Rep.Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, ...
Aug. 11, 2022
Tweet - "The same people that want to defund the police are adding 87,000 armed IRS agents to crack down on American families and small businesses. Democrats have made their radical priorities crystal clear."
Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 7, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott Slams Passage of Democrats' Reckless Tax-and-Spending Spree
Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 6, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott: Before Even One More IRS Agent is Hired, We Must Secure the Border
Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 4, 2022
Tweet - "The Democrats' reckless tax-and-spending spree is just the latest attack in @JoeBiden 's war on seniors. It cuts $280 BILLION from Medicare, hikes your tax burden & does NOTHING to combat inflation. It's terrible for Florida. We can't let it pass."
Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 3, 2022
Tweet - "Democrats want to spend your money to supersize the IRS so they can peer into the finances of every American & take every dime they think you owe them to fund their own radical, socialist agenda. It's madness & we can't allow it."
Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 2, 2022
Tweet - "The hypocrisy of Washington Democrats is on full display as they try to tax their way out of a recession while families are struggling to pay bills. They want you to forget, but we have the receipts"
Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
Rep.Lois Frankel, ...
July 30, 2022
Tweet - ". @JoeBiden creates raging inflation, drives America into a recession & Democrats' answer is to raise taxes on nearly everyone. And yes, that includes most families making less than $400,000."
Sen.Rick Scott
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "1. New cars for IRS agents 2. 50% increase in small business audits 3. More $$ for IRS union bosses to donate to Dems' political campaigns Bottom line: Dems are supersizing the IRS to grab even more of YOUR money!"
Sen.Rick Scott
July 24, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to join @marcorubio and @MarshaBlackburn to introduce the Turn off the Tap Act last week. This important bill will prohibit the flow of American tax dollars to companies like Communist China who want to exploit our markets."
Sen.Rick Scott
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "Inflation just hit 9.1% +59.9% +18.6% +14.0% @JoeBiden 's answer to his historic crisis of high prices? Tax hikes. Families are tired of paying the price for Biden's incompetence & raising taxes on top on inflation is insane. We must stop it."
Sen.Rick Scott
July 12, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott: Confirmed--Democrats Raising Taxes on Every American
Sen.Rick Scott
July 12, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott: Confirmed--Democrats Raising Taxes on Every American
Sen.Rick Scott
June 8, 2022
Tweet - "The Biden admin is clueless. Not only have they ignored my calls for over a year to fight fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayer-funded COVID unemployment relief, but they have ZERO IDEA how many of Americans' tax dollars have been stolen. @JoeBiden is confused & unfit to lead."
Sen.Rick Scott
May 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gary Peters, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Sen.Rick Scott
May 12, 2022
Tweet - "It's time for Congress to be honest with the American people & work for YOU. I'm fighting to preserve Social Security & Medicare. I'm fighting to cut taxes for hardworking families. We need to get people back in jobs and get this country going again. Let's get to work."
Sen.Rick Scott
May 6, 2022
Tweet - "It's no wonder so many Americans are fleeing high-tax states like New York, California and Illinois for low-tax Florida! We have the very best people, beautiful beaches and are open for business. Welcome home to the Sunshine State!"
Sen.Rick Scott
March 14, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Spanberger, Menendez, Cassidy, Panetta, Higgins, Bilirakis, & Kelly Lead 100 Colleagues in Bipartisan, Bicameral Call for IRS to Address Ongoing Concerns and Processing Delays
Rep.Greg Steube, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
No Gas Tax in 2022: O'Halleran Intros House Companion Legislation to Kelly Bill to Suspend Gas Tax, Lower Costs for Arizonans
Rep.Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
OPINION: End special tax breaks for pro leagues
Rep.Greg Steube
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS - Comer: IRS Must Provide Americans' Tax Returns on Time
Rep.Byron Donalds, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Webster Supports Bill to Ban the IRS from Collecting Any Biometric Data from American Taxpayers
Rep.Daniel Webster
Feb. 10, 2022
Tweet - "As inflation rages to a 40-year high thanks to Joe Biden's reckless federal spending, @HouseBudgetDems want to abolish the debt limit so they can spend even more. These clueless politicians have lost their minds & completely abandoned American taxpayers."
Sen.Rick Scott
Feb. 8, 2022
Webster Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Social Security Double-Tax
Rep.Daniel Webster
Feb. 8, 2022
Kennedy, Scott introduce bill blocking IRS from collecting taxpayers' biometric data
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Representative Carter Calls on Irs to Address Backlog
Rep.Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Dept. of Treasury - Thompson Leads Letter to Treasury Department Calling for Improved Tax Filing Process
Rep.Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen - Representative Carter Calls on IRS to Address Backlog
Rep.Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Tweet - "Proud to join @JaxStrong & local leaders today to see the great progress being made at the Herbert Hoover Dike. I'll always fight to make sure Florida gets the Everglades restoration funds we need & that every dollar provides a great return to our families & every U.S. taxpayer."
Sen.Rick Scott
Jan. 21, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Hern leads letter warning against Biden's global tax surrender
Rep.Vern Buchanan, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Meng Calls on Head of IRS to Reduce Large Backlog of Tax Returns
Rep.Kathy Castor, ...
Jan. 14, 2022
Letter to Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS -SWALWELL LEADS DEMOCRATS IN PUSHING FOR IRS TO RESOLVE TAX RETURN BACKLOG
Rep.Kathy Castor, ...
Jan. 14, 2022
Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congresswoman Stansbury Calls on IRS to Resolve Tax Return Backlog
Rep.Kathy Castor, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
REP. FRANKEL STATEMENT ON THE LAST ROUND OF MONTHLY CHILD TAX CREDIT PAYMENTS HITTING BANK ACCOUNTS
Rep.Lois Frankel
Dec. 15, 2021
A Supersized IRS: More Audits, Investigations and Tax Enforcement for Americans
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary Dept. of the Treasury - ALLEN LEADS LETTER TO HELP UTILIZE NUCLEAR PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT FOR PLANT VOGTLE
Rep.Neal Dunn, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner IRS - DAVIS JOINS COLLEAGUES TO DEMAND IRS PROVIDE ANSWERS ON TAX RETURN BACKLOG AHEAD OF UPCOMING TAX FILING SEASON
Rep.Brian Mast, ...
Dec. 2, 2021
Senate Republicans Slam SALT Cap Proposal
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Democrats want to give MASSIVE tax breaks to their rich donors in liberal states & cut funding for charity hospitals in Florida & 11 other states to pay it."
Sen.Rick Scott
Nov. 15, 2021
REP. FRANKEL ANNOUNCES NEXT ROUND OF PAYMENTS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
Rep.Lois Frankel
Nov. 5, 2021
Mast Statement on "Infrastructure" Boondoggle
Rep.Brian Mast
Nov. 5, 2021
Steube Pens Op-Ed in Washington Examiner Exposing So-Called Biden Tax Credit, Actually Welfare to Illegal Immigrants
Rep.Greg Steube
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