American Rescue Plan Act

NCLA Amicus Brief Challenges Congress’ Brazen Gambit to Seize State Governments’ Taxing Authority

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Tax cut, Tax policy, American Rescue Plan Act, Amicus curiae, Government

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) , enacted on March 11, 2021, includes a constitutionally alarming provisionthe Tax Cut Banwhich impermissibly seizes taxing authority from every state.

Key Points: 
  • The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) , enacted on March 11, 2021, includes a constitutionally alarming provisionthe Tax Cut Banwhich impermissibly seizes taxing authority from every state.
  • ARPA offers state governments approximately $195 billion to assist with recovery from the economic damage inflicted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • NCLA argues, in this case and in an amicus curiae brief filed in State of West Virginia, et al.
  • Further, the power of the state governments to tax or not to tax is a core attribute of state sovereignty.

CSTE Applauds Biden Administration's $7 Billion Investment to Strengthen Public Health Workforce

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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b'ATLANTA, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) has issued the following statement regarding today\'s announcement that the Biden-Harris Administration will invest $7 billion from the American Rescue Plan to hire and train public health workers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:\n"CSTE applauds the Biden administration\'s commitment of $7 billion from the American Rescue Plan to grow and strengthen our nation\'s public health workforce.

Key Points: 
  • b'ATLANTA, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) has issued the following statement regarding today\'s announcement that the Biden-Harris Administration will invest $7 billion from the American Rescue Plan to hire and train public health workers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:\n"CSTE applauds the Biden administration\'s commitment of $7 billion from the American Rescue Plan to grow and strengthen our nation\'s public health workforce.
  • Specifically, we are encouraged to see the inclusion of epidemiologists and data scientists in the public health professionals highlighted in the plan.
  • Effective disease surveillance and good data are the backbone of any public health emergency response, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the flaws and prior lack of investment in our nation\'s public health infrastructure and workforce.
  • CSTE looks forward to further collaboration with Congress and the Biden administration to grow and build the next-generation public health workforce.

What Americans Think Of The Recovering Economy

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Keynesian economics, Fiscal policy, Unemployment, Stimulus, Economy, Articles, Public policy, Unemployment in the United States, American Rescue Plan Act

A U.S. Labor Department report on April 15 showed that unemployment lines were improving with 200,000 less U.S. workers filing for initial unemployment benefits.

Key Points: 
  • A U.S. Labor Department report on April 15 showed that unemployment lines were improving with 200,000 less U.S. workers filing for initial unemployment benefits.
  • A Federal Reserve report on April 15 revealed that industrial production, a key performance indicator of the American economy, increased 1.4% last month as measured by factory and utility output.\nIS THE RECOVERING ECONOMY DUE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT\'S COVID-19 STIMULUS AID PACKAGE?\nAmericans were asked if they believe the federal government\'s COVID-19 stimulus aid package will boost economic growth.
  • Americans who had the highest response rate of saving it were aged 18 to 29 (29%).
  • Respondents for this survey were selected from over 2.5 million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day.

US Domestic Air Travel to Make Full Recovery by Early 2022, According to Oliver Wyman

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Monday, April 5, 2021
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NEW YORK, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Leisure travel in America will push the US domestic airline industry to a COVID recovery by early 2022 according to a new report from consulting firm Oliver Wyman.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Leisure travel in America will push the US domestic airline industry to a COVID recovery by early 2022 according to a new report from consulting firm Oliver Wyman.
  • The rapidly increasing availability of vaccines and economic stimulus from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act are two reasons for the increase in domestic leisure travel in the US.
  • Both factors also happened to coincide with the timing of spring break across many states, which caused a spike in demand.
  • The opposite is true with corporate and international travel, which is still down more than 80 percent from 2019.

Small business assistance available from the American Rescue Plan Act

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Sunday, March 28, 2021
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., March 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On March 11, after weeks of debate, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law, which among other assistance, provides significant benefits to small businesses and qualifying nonprofits.

Key Points: 
  • SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., March 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On March 11, after weeks of debate, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law, which among other assistance, provides significant benefits to small businesses and qualifying nonprofits.
  • The business attorneys from Toews Law Group, Inc. have summarized what these benefits mean to small businesses on the California Central Coast.
  • The San Luis Obispo business attorneys recommend that business managers or owners consult the SBA map to determine if your business is in a low income community.
  • If you'd like to discuss the EIDL funds, or have further question regarding your business, call the business law attorneys at Toews Law Group today.

TriNet Webinar: What is in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and What it Means for Your Business

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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Earlier this month, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Earlier this month, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
  • The Act offers aid to small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) and their employees impacted by the COVID pandemic.
  • To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll and real-time technology.
  • From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most-growing their business.

AICPA Webcast Details the Tax and Financial Planning Implications of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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On March 11th, President Biden signed The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law.

Key Points: 
  • On March 11th, President Biden signed The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law.
  • The $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package allocates money to a wide variety of programs and has far reaching tax implications for individuals and businesses.
  • For professionals looking to best guide their clients and firm with the latest insight and strategies, the AICPA is offering a The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Webcast , this Friday, March 19th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM EDT.
  • The live webcast features Robert Keebler, CPA/PFS, hosting a detailed discussion and analysis delving into the tax and business provisions of the new legislation.

Statement by Acting FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter on Enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act

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Friday, March 12, 2021
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Acting Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter issued the following statement regarding the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021:

Key Points: 
  • Acting Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter issued the following statement regarding the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021:

    For the millions of Americans who have taken a financial hit because of COVID-19, help is on the way in the form of much needed stimulus payments.

  • But we want to remind everyone that scammers always try to take advantage of big headlines to trick people out of their money.
  • Right now, we are particularly on alert for scams that try to trick people out of their stimulus payments.
  • While we at the FTC are working hard to guard against pandemic relief fraud, we also want to empower people to help protect themselves and their friends and family.

Statement by Acting FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter on Enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 12, 2021
Confidence tricks, American Rescue Plan Act, Presidency of Joe Biden, Fraud, Federal Trade Commission, Social engineering, Crime, Deception, Human behavior

Acting Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter issued the following statement regarding the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021:

Key Points: 
  • Acting Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter issued the following statement regarding the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021:

    For the millions of Americans who have taken a financial hit because of COVID-19, help is on the way in the form of much needed stimulus payments.

  • But we want to remind everyone that scammers always try to take advantage of big headlines to trick people out of their money.
  • Right now, we are particularly on alert for scams that try to trick people out of their stimulus payments.
  • While we at the FTC are working hard to guard against pandemic relief fraud, we also want to empower people to help protect themselves and their friends and family.

ECEC Applauds Passage of the American Rescue Plan

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Friday, March 12, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law.
  • "The American Rescue Plan is a critical lifeline to save child care, an essential service for families with young children.
  • "President Biden's American Rescue Plan with its focus on increasing vaccinations and providing additional economic stimulus and relief for small business owners is critical for essential industries like childcare.
  • The passage of President Biden's plan is an important step forward in the recovery of our nation and our industry."