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Jeff Stein

@jstein_wapo

Chief economics reporter for The Washington Post. John Brown podcast @ americancarnage.net. Founder @ithacavoice. Signal: 9178872891

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linkhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/people/jeff-stein/ calendar_today13-07-2011 00:54:04

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New: The Senate will be MORE aggressive in seeking savings from Medicaid than the House reconciliation bill. And the provider tax will take a bigger hit. Per 4 ppl w Eleanor Mueller More details to come this afternoon but folks beginning to get briefed ...

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The Trump administration has quietly approved a $1.5 million raise for Freddie Mac President and interim CEO Michael Hutchins, per new filing. His total compensation starting April ‘26 will be $7 million.

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"Trump economist outlines case for business tax cuts, as GOP weighs bill" by Jeff Stein via @WashingtonPost washingtonpost.com/business/2025/…

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Like the House, the Senate GOP bill would raise the estate tax threshold so inheritances of up to $15 million — or $30 million for couples — could be passed on tax free

Carol Leonnig (@carolleonnig) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A Scoop: Trump officials reverse course -- now telling agents to keep raiding farms & hotels for immigrants. ICE is told White House wants higher numbers W ⁦Natalie Allison⁩ ⁦Marianne LeVine⁩ ⁦Lauren Kaori Gurley⁩ washingtonpost.com/immigration/20…

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NEW — Here are the 12 members of Congress who have so far signed on to efforts against the Trump-Vance administration's moves towards war on Iran. 2.2% of Congress

NEW — Here are the 12 members of Congress who have so far signed on to efforts against the Trump-Vance administration's moves towards war on Iran.

2.2% of Congress
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What a chart. This is retail sales for March, April and May. Look at auto sales (gray bars) Huge surge in March sales ahead of tariffs Sharp decline in May sales after tariffs Americans understand that tariffs bring higher prices. They are reacting with their dollars and feet.

What a chart.
This is retail sales for March, April and May.
Look at auto sales (gray bars)

Huge surge in March sales ahead of tariffs
Sharp decline in May sales after tariffs

Americans understand that tariffs bring higher prices. They are reacting with their dollars and feet.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent on the tax bill: “The bill will ensure the United States remains the premier destination for global capital”