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the eitc should not be an issue for any american. we need to change that statute. we have been working this -- diane grant has been working this since 1975. we have ideas but it takes congressional action to change it so we're not collectively in this situation and that we are not burdening the lower income taxpayers who need and deserve these funds. >> thank you, mr. commissioner. i recognize mr. wensturp, the gentleman from ohio, and it's good to see you here. >> thank you, commissioner, for being here. i want to echo some of the sentiments of my staff -- on behalf of my staff who have taken on a lot of issues since this pandemic, as you all have as well, and particularly kelly from my office. but i appreciate the comment and your testimony, commissioner that you believe the irs has to operate in the taxpayer's perspective. that's who we end up taking the view of as members of congress. two months ago one of my constituents reached out and asked for guidance regarding the use of their dependent and care flexible spending account. and she had been notified she wou
the eitc should not be an issue for any american. we need to change that statute. we have been working this -- diane grant has been working this since 1975. we have ideas but it takes congressional action to change it so we're not collectively in this situation and that we are not burdening the lower income taxpayers who need and deserve these funds. >> thank you, mr. commissioner. i recognize mr. wensturp, the gentleman from ohio, and it's good to see you here. >> thank you,...
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it didn't have the eitc, the earned income tax credit for working poor people to have that boost as well as the child tax credit. did not have the employment retention tax credit. bipartisan support, wrda and on that, and then we came to agreement not only on the language, but where that initiative would be placed. many of these things need to be precisely written and assembled in order for a bill to come to the floor, which we anticipate will be pretty soon this morning. one of the things that's disappointing, because for a long time now our house democrats and senate have been saying we want to crush the virus, put money in the pockets of the american people, and the title of our bill before, honor our heroes. our state and local workers who are on the frontline. when we talk about those on the frontline, our heroes, necessary meeting and crushing this virus, we are talking about health care workers in cities, counties, and states. we are talking about first responders, police and fire. some first on the scene to help someone with the coronavirus. we are talking about our teachers, our
it didn't have the eitc, the earned income tax credit for working poor people to have that boost as well as the child tax credit. did not have the employment retention tax credit. bipartisan support, wrda and on that, and then we came to agreement not only on the language, but where that initiative would be placed. many of these things need to be precisely written and assembled in order for a bill to come to the floor, which we anticipate will be pretty soon this morning. one of the things...
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it didn't have the eitc, the earned income tax credit for working poor people to have that boost as well as the child tax credit. did not have the employment retention tax credit. bipartisan support, wrda and on that, and then we came to agreement not only on the language, but where that initiative would be placed. many of these things need to be precisely written and assembled in order for a bill to come to the floor, which we anticipate will be pretty soon this morning. one of the things that's disappointing, because for a long time now our house democrats and senate have been saying we want to crush the virus, put money in the pockets of the american people, and the title of our bill before, honor our heroes. our state and local workers who are on the frontline. when we talk about those on the frontline, our heroes, necessary meeting and crushing this virus, we are talking about health care workers in cities, counties, and states. we are talking about first responders, police and fire. some first on the scene to help someone with the coronavirus. we are talking about our teachers, our
it didn't have the eitc, the earned income tax credit for working poor people to have that boost as well as the child tax credit. did not have the employment retention tax credit. bipartisan support, wrda and on that, and then we came to agreement not only on the language, but where that initiative would be placed. many of these things need to be precisely written and assembled in order for a bill to come to the floor, which we anticipate will be pretty soon this morning. one of the things...
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other involvements, things like expanding food stamps through administrative action or action to the eitc. a huge discussion about student forgiveness, student debt in the months ahead. >> thank you for the birilliant minds talking about the economic team and announcing his picks, republicans are clutching their pearls over one of the nominees tweets. we'll roll the tape on that. >>> plus the fbi commissioner summoned to the white house today as president trump demands answers over why vaccine approval hasn't happened yet. >>> and as hospitalizations hit across america another record, in moments the cdc will decide who will get the vaccines first. >>> this is cnn special live coverage. i felt like... ...i was just fighting an uphill battle in my career. so when i heard about the applied digital skills courses, i'm thinking i can become more marketable. you don't need to be a computer expert to be great at this. these are skills lots of people can learn. i feel hopeful about the future now. ♪ $$9.95? no way.? i feel hopeful about the future now. $9.95? that's impossible. hi, i'm jonathan
other involvements, things like expanding food stamps through administrative action or action to the eitc. a huge discussion about student forgiveness, student debt in the months ahead. >> thank you for the birilliant minds talking about the economic team and announcing his picks, republicans are clutching their pearls over one of the nominees tweets. we'll roll the tape on that. >>> plus the fbi commissioner summoned to the white house today as president trump demands answers...
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expanding eitc has been on the agenda for lots of a person -- similar possibility. i think that's one place. i think that if they really tried hard they might be able to get to something in the way of -- i think there's a clear appetite for that, always been a problem. the some places where i think they could make some progress in the medium-term. if you want to let my fantasy run wild i would like to see them -- plus putting things -- stand on its head and a trip with that but i'm not sure they can do that. >> say more about those fixes. >> you know, the international tax regime envision by the -- had to be rule-making by the treasury. [inaudible] that then raises the question, can you get agreement to stay with more territorial approach to the international taxation? i'm not sure that's where there's enough consensus, so i don't know. >> do you want to say anything about the rulemaking process like the high tax exemption and other aspects of taxation? >> i have something say which is i want to hear what chye-ching has to say. [laughing] >> i mean, i think it's one
expanding eitc has been on the agenda for lots of a person -- similar possibility. i think that's one place. i think that if they really tried hard they might be able to get to something in the way of -- i think there's a clear appetite for that, always been a problem. the some places where i think they could make some progress in the medium-term. if you want to let my fantasy run wild i would like to see them -- plus putting things -- stand on its head and a trip with that but i'm not sure...
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we maintained and expanded eitc the child credit. and i want to thank donna shalala, because perhaps one of important elements in this successful piece of legislation was addressing surprise medical billing. she supported my position on this from day one. nd she couldn't have been more earnest and you have been a terrific member of this house, shalala. we also provide direct payments. we provide assistance in terms extenders. we add -- really good job on the renewable tax credits as well. for a expand eligibility round of checks to include people in mixed status families. any of these pieces of legislation people say couldn't happen and indeed they did. e addressed those who are most vulnerable. and the truth is, we also give after januaryance 20, because of the duration of this legislation, to provide going to be now is a plan for additional assistance to members of the american family. madam speaker, there are 20 million americans collecting unemployment insurance right now america. for people at the lower end of the economic spect
we maintained and expanded eitc the child credit. and i want to thank donna shalala, because perhaps one of important elements in this successful piece of legislation was addressing surprise medical billing. she supported my position on this from day one. nd she couldn't have been more earnest and you have been a terrific member of this house, shalala. we also provide direct payments. we provide assistance in terms extenders. we add -- really good job on the renewable tax credits as well. for a...