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Federal Mandate on Debt Collection Will Not Help Struggling Consumers

Any future coronavirus relief packages must not include a federal “fix” for utilities’ debt collection.  Doing so will only add to the intense economic pain with which customers and their families are already coping.

Peter Klensch June 5, 2020
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The HEROES Act Will Prevent Americans From Getting Back to Work

The $3 trillion HEROES Act epitomizes everything that is wrong with the D.C. borrow-and-spend mindset. 

CAGW Staff May 19, 2020
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CARES Act Allocates $1.5 Billion to Bureaucratic Dinosaur

One of the most egregious examples of wasteful spending in the CARES Act is $1.5 billion allocated to the Economic Development Administration.

CAGW Staff May 1, 2020
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The Next Stimulus Bill Must Be Temporary and Targeted

As conversations continue on how to best help Americans in the next round of funding, Congress must remember to keep a temporary mindset that is focused on combatting COVID-19.

Peter Klensch April 17, 2020
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Congress Should Depoliticize Coronavirus Relief

Congress should depoliticize coronavirus relief by giving all small businesses equal access to the Payroll Protection Program.

Thomas Schatz April 13, 2020