Rep. Chris Collins, a Republican from New York, had this to say when asked if political donors are happy with the House's tax bill, according to The Hill:
"My donors are basically saying, 'Get it done or don't ever call me again.'"
Why it matters: Collins told the Hill that "every special interest is out in force" trying to preserve favored tax provisions as Republicans rush to complete the bill before the end of the year to give them a much-needed legislative
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The economy is sputtering, but the markets are thriving — a highly unusual event that shows how the coronavirus has thrown all bets off.
Why it matters: The disconnect adds to the wealth gap. The richest 10% of households — who own 84% of stocks — are getting richer, while millions of out-of-work Americans cross their fingers that pandemic unemployment benefits will be extended.
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Fauci testifies to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on June 30. Photo: Al Drago/AFP via Getty Images
NIAID director Anthony Fauci told medical journal JAMA on Thursday that it has been a "very disturbing week" for the spread of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
What's happening: The number of coronavirus cases increased in the vast majority of states over the last week, and decreased in only two states plus the District of Columbia, Axios' Caitlin Owens reports.