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New York state officials have been flooded with calls from New Yorkers hoping to pre-pay 2018 taxes under the current tax code, according to the New York Times. They are especially concerned with the elimination of state and local tax deductions, as New York has high state and local taxes.
Background: Following the passage of the GOP tax cuts bill, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order allowing residents to pre-pay their taxes.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Hillary Clinton both are slated to speak on the Wednesday of the Democratic convention — Aug. 19 — four sources familiar with the planning told Axios.
Why it matters: That's the same night Joe Biden's running mate (to be revealed next week) will address the nation. Clinton and Warren represent two of the most influential wise-women of Democratic politics with the potential to turn out millions of establishment and progressive voters in November.
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President Trump announced on Friday he will pursue an executive order requiring insurance companies to cover pre-existing conditions, something that is already law.
Why it matters: The Affordable Care Act already requires insurers to cover pre-existing conditions. The Trump administration is currently arguing in a case before the Supreme Court to strike down that very law — including its pre-existing condition protections.