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Joseph Lawler

Joseph Lawler is the policy editor for the Washington Examiner, having previously been an economics reporter. Before joining the Washington Examiner, he worked for RealClearPolicy. He is a native of Massachusetts and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.

Appearing behind former CEO Richard Smith on live broadcasts of the hearing, the activist overshadowed the proceedings on social media by flaunting a tux, bowtie, and top hat while twirling a magnificent mustache. (Image courtesy screenshot)
Economy

Monopoly Man trolls ex-Equifax CEO in Senate hearing

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IRS officials on a scheduled visit to Congress Wednesday bore the brunt of GOP criticism of the agency for Wednesday's revelation that it awarded Equifax a $7.25 million no-bid contract to maintain taxpayers' confidentiality. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)
Economy

Republican slams $7.25M IRS contract with Equifax: ‘Abject failure’

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The Tax Policy Center was the focus of Republican abuse on Tuesday after it published an unflattering analysis of Republicans' tax reform framework Friday. House Speaker Paul Ryan called the nonprofit group
Economy

GOP bashes think tank that criticized its tax plan

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Equifax is facing a lawsuit from the state of West Virginia over a 2017 cyberattack that exposed personal data for nearly half the country.
Economy

IRS awards $7.25 million fraud prevention contract to Equifax as company reels from massive data breach

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The National Association of Homebuilders voted to approve a new policy calling for a tax incentive for homeownership, but not specifically the mortgage interest deduction. (David Kent/Star-Telegram via AP)
Economy

Homebuilders open door to changing mortgage interest deduction

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Economy

Elizabeth Warren: Wells Fargo executives must be marched out in handcuffs

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With a slim Republican majority in the Senate, several lawmakers are expected to use their power to craft the tax legislation. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Economy

Four Republican senators who could make or break tax reform

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Brady said that he was
Economy

Kevin Brady guarantees GOP tax plan will ‘improve the lives of every American’

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The Kentucky Republican in his criticism cited a study that the plan authored by the Trump White House and congressional GOP leadership could raise taxes on many middle-class households. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Economy

Rand Paul: ‘This is a GOP tax plan?’

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Doling out tax cuts is the pleasant part. The problem is the other side of the equation: Offsetting the cuts by eliminating tax breaks and loopholes. (Illustration by Al Goodwyn for the Washington Examiner)
Economy

Republicans take the plunge on tax reform

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