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Let’s talk politics! Should political campaigns have spending limits? Some say it ensures fairness, while others believe candidates should have full control over their funds. What do you think? #EthicalCampaigning #MoneyInPolitics #YourVoiceMatters #Financereform #Politics2025 #CampaignEthics #IFEC
March 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Campaign finance reform is key to ensuring a fair, transparent, and accountable democracy where every voice matters💰

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March 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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POLL TIME! Limited funding makes third-party campaigns challenging for some candidates while others think the system maintains stability. What’s your take? ✅❌

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April 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Center Dems Poised to Give Boon to Crypto. Progressives Sound Alarm.

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Progressive Groups Marshal Opposition To Crypto Bill
The Senate is about to pass crypto-friendly legislation, the same week President Donald Trump rewards his biggest crypto buyers with a private dinner.
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May 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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📝 APPG on Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services open letter to the Treasury Committee regarding the FCA's planned policy to delete emails 👇

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February 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Unrestricted financial influence over politics created widespread corruption and scandals.
Although we’ve taken steps forward we must continue to work toward change so our elections remain fair.💰
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April 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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At IFEC, curiosity and bravery are the foundations of growth. Future interns should embrace new knowledge because it opens up new opportunities.💜

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April 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Meet De’Shaun Booker, our Youth Ambassador. Thank you for all that you do! Your time and dedication to advancing our mission never go unnoticed.💜

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April 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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We are all suckers! The only way to stop this is a complete reboot. We need to delete all current serving politicians boith DNC and GOP who have been ripping us off for more than 3 terms!

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Stating the obvious here…

… these refunds given to the businesses — who passed these tariffs (added costs) onto YOU, the consumer, will NOT see a cent of that money come back to you.

Trump sees everyone as a sucker to be cheated and so do all the businesses.

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Tariff refund system launches for businesses
MADISON, Wis. — The national tariff refund system launched at at 8 a.m. Monday, allowing businesses to request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court.
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April 20, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Decentralized finance is challenging traditional financial architecture. Can blockchain redefine trust and transparency, or does it risk building on unstable ground?
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June 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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“The intense escalation of corporate spending we are now seeing," concludes the report, "shows that it is well past time for salvaging American democracy to be treated with the urgency that it deserves."
'A Disaster for Democracy': Report Shows Surging Corporate Spending in 2026 Elections (Common Dreams)
As the right-wing majority on the US Supreme Court on Tuesday handed down a 6-3 ruling that campaign financereform advocates warned would give special intere...
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June 30, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Dimon’s tone-deaf comments on tariffs ("Get over it") show how disconnected corporate elites are from the impact of their reckless decisions.

We need stronger antitrust laws to break up this power structure.

#Monopoly #JamieDimon #ElonMusk #FinanceReform #Antitrust

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Jamie Dimon on tariffs: ‘Get over it’ | CNN Business
Businesses worldwide and mainstream economists are fretting about higher prices as President Donald Trump unveils his tariff-heavy economic strategy. But Jamie Dimon, CEO of the world’s largest bank, ...
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January 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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The Fox Chapel Area School District is making waves with over $7 million in financial approvals and plans for a cutting-edge industrial laser that could transform their Fab Lab!

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Fox Chapel board approves $7.2 million in disbursements, appoints advisors to explore bond refinancing
Board approved five finance items, including $7,206,658.66 in general fund disbursements, appointment of PNC Capital Markets and Dinsmore & Scholl to explore refunding 2017 bonds, and authorization to advertise bids for an industrial laser (estimated > $30,000).
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September 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Berwyn's council has unanimously approved a bold ordinance to issue $55.6 million in tax anticipation warrants, paving the way for exciting new financing opportunities!

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Berwyn council authorizes tax anticipation warrants as part of Cook County financing
Council approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of taxable tax anticipation warrants and related directions to the county treasurer; the motion referenced $55.6 million in Cook County loan program proceeds received by the city as part of the financing structure.
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August 27, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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After a year of discussions, the council has decided to explore alternative financing options for a complex school fee deferral agreement that could impact Village 7's future.

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Council directs staff to pursue SPARTA alternative after yearlong Village 7 fee-deferral talks
After staff described a complex pledge agreement to defer up to 50% of SPARTA tier‑2 school fees for Village 7, SPARTA staff and counsel told council the City's CFD lacks language required by the MOA; council voted 5–0 to ask staff to develop an alternative and present it to the SPARTA board.
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August 26, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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The council is taking bold steps by forming new committees and ratifying a key meals tax vote to drive progress after the upcoming election!

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Council establishes committees and ratifies prior meals-tax vote after closed session
Council voted to form finance, bad-buildings and personnel-policy committees, appointed John Mills to the PSA board and, after closed session, ratified and confirmed a meals tax vote taken at its July 13 meeting and authorized the town manager to execute a pending purchase agreement.
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August 12, 2026 at 3:46 AM
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House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress: The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks. #Congress #InsiderTrading #StockMarket #FinanceReform #PoliticalAccountability
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress: The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks. #Congress #InsiderTrading #StockMarket #FinanceReform #PoliticalAccountability
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July 22, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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The Fruitport Community Schools Committee is eyeing a potential $3.48 million in savings by refunding old bonds—what's next for the district's finances?

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Fruitport committee examines proposed refunding of 2017 and 2018 bonds, cites about $3.48 million in estimated savings
The Business and Finance Committee discussed an authorizing resolution to refund 2017 and 2018 school building and site bonds; staff estimated approximately $3,483,293.77 in present‑value savings and said 2027 refunding bonds would be issued in an amount not to exceed $42.5 million.
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July 21, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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LaSalle County is gearing up for a crucial presentation on bond refinancing, with a $7.5M allocation and expert consultants set to clarify key financial decisions.

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LaSalle County trust schedules refinancing presentation for full board; $7.5M allocation noted
The LaSalle County Insurance Trust committee said it will email an educational PowerPoint and seek consultant attendance for a full-board presentation on bond refinancing (target Aug. 13). Finance flagged a $7,500,000 allocation from high-fiber funds and members pressed for clearer legal-fees reporting.
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July 16, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Kane County's finances are raising eyebrows as the board orders an investigation into questionable p-card charges while grappling with a tight 2027 budget.

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Kane County board hears finance report, orders probe of questionable p‑card charges and places 2027 draft budget on public display
Finance director presented a monthly report showing tight reserve balances and several funds with negative cash; commissioners pressed for answers about sheriff’s office overages and voted to ask the state’s attorney to investigate flagged p‑card charges. The board also approved placing the FY2027 draft budget on public display.
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July 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Kossuth County is considering a strategic shift in its 2026 bond financing plan, eyeing a dynamic five-year structure that could reshape TIF revenue projections.

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Kossuth County reviews 2026 bond plan, staff propose 5-year structure with 3-year callable feature for TIF-backed issue
County officials and a remote finance adviser discussed options for a proposed $5 million bond tied to Buffalo Township TIF revenue, weighing an eight-year versus a shorter five-year schedule with callable provisions and asking staff to return next week with updated TIF projections and a preliminary official statement.
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July 8, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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EU tightens sanctions on Russia with new energy and finance curbs #EUSanctions #RussiaSanctions #EnergyCrisis #FinanceReform #WarEconomy
EU tightens sanctions on Russia with new energy and finance curbs
The bloc expands pressure on Moscow’s war economy by targeting LNG services, banks, cryptoassets and shadow fleet vessels
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May 12, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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Senators demand CFTC Chair clarify Selig’s role in latest regulatory scrutiny. Accountability matters in financial oversight. #CFTC #FinanceReform
Senators To CFTC Chair Selig: Explain Response To ‘Suspicious’ Prediction Market Trades
12 senators signed the letter to Selig, in the wake of trades related to the capture of Nicolas Maduro
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January 13, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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Waupaca's common council just adopted a revised 2026 budget, trimming the proposed levy and impacting future tax rates after a key retirement in the building inspection unit.

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Waupaca council adopts 2026 budget, trims proposed levy after inspector retirement
The Waupaca common council adopted the updated 2026 budget and tax levy after staff withdrew funding for a second full‑time residential building inspector following a retirement. The revision reduces the levy and lowers the city mill rate while preserving core services.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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Lebanon's Finance Minister Yassine Jaber discussed financial reforms with French envoy Jacques de la Jugie, emphasizing the urgent need for the "gap law" to secure IMF engagement. He later met with U.S. Senator Slotkin to address the situation in Lebanon.

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February 16, 2026 at 2:13 PM