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Wagner, Pappas, Burchett Lead Bipartisan Push To Include 1099-K Fix in Tax Package

By West STL News | Jan 18, 2024

Congresswoman Ann Wagner, Congressman Chris Pappas, and Congressman Tim Burchett have sent a letter to House and Ways and Means Committee leadership, urging the inclusion of a legislative fix for Form 1099-K reporting requirements in the upcoming tax package. The lawmakers emphasize the need for certainty and clarity for online sellers who are facing bureaucratic hurdles due to the changes in the reporting threshold.The recent changes in the 1099-K reporting threshold have raised concerns among millions of Americans who could be taxed for transactions such as selling a...

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West STL News area weekly mass times

By West STL News | Jan 13, 2024

The following parishes in the West STL News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wagner Details Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Delegation to Middle East

By West STL News | Jan 12, 2024

Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) has provided a detailed account of the bipartisan and bicameral Congressional delegation to the Middle East, led by Republican Senator Joni Ernst. The delegation visited Israel, Egypt, Qatar, and Bahrain, with the aim of assessing the situation on the ground, advocating for the release of American hostages held by Hamas, and planning for the future of Gaza.During the visit, Congresswoman Wagner emphasized the importance of standing behind Israel in its efforts to combat Hamas and create a demilitarized and deradicalized Gaza. She expressed...

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Financial Services Committee Republicans Demand Briefing from SEC on Compromised X Account, Unauthorized Bitcoin ETF Post

By West STL News | Jan 10, 2024

The Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry, along with other committee members, has sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, demanding a briefing on the SEC's compromised X account. This incident led to a false tweet announcing the approval of Bitcoin ETFs on January 9.In their letter, the lawmakers expressed their concerns about the SEC's ability to communicate effectively with market participants. They highlighted the impact of the false tweet, which caused a rapid increase in the value of Bitcoin until...

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Reps. Wagner, Scott, And Hill Send Letter to Department of Labor About Their Fiduciary Rule

By West STL News | Jan 10, 2024

Jan 10, 2024Reps. Ann Wagner (R-MO), French Hill (R-AR), and David Scott (D-GA) have sent a letter to the Department of Labor expressing their concerns about the proposed fiduciary rule. The lawmakers argue that the rule will burden investors and limit access to financial retirement products.In their letter, the lawmakers outlined several concerns about the fiduciary rule. They believe that the rule would harm lower and middle-income workers, ignore federal court rulings, and hurt workers and retirees. They argue that the proposal makes it more expensive to invest for...

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Delegation Working to Release Hostages Returns from Middle East

By West STL News | Jan 9, 2024

A bipartisan and bicameral delegation, led by Congresswoman Ann Wagner and joined by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, has returned from the Middle East after advocating for the immediate release of American hostages held by Iran-backed Hamas. The delegation, which included several other members of Congress, traveled to Egypt, Israel, Qatar, and Bahrain to meet with senior leadership and lead negotiators.During the trip, Congresswoman Wagner emphasized the importance of eradicating Hamas and the need to bring American hostages home. She stated, "As Vice Chair of the House Foreign...

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West STL News area weekly mass times

By West STL News | Jan 6, 2024

The following parishes in the West STL News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.