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California congressman criticizes Gavin Newsom’s unemployment debt

California congressman criticizes Gavin Newsom's unemployment debt

California’s Republican lawmakers are pushing for accountability regarding the state’s failure to manage $20 billion in debt, which Governor Gavin Newsom and fellow Democrats have yet to address. In response, Congressman Vince Fung proposed the Loan Repayment Responsibility Act. This legislation would require California to settle its debts before it could access certain federal funds, […]

Republican bill aims at blue states for transferring billions in COVID-era unemployment debt to employers

Republican bill aims at blue states for transferring billions in COVID-era unemployment debt to employers

House Republicans Aim to Address California’s Unemployment Debt House Republicans are pushing to address California’s growing unemployment insurance debt, asserting that employers are bearing the financial burden due to the state’s inability to settle its obligations. Representative Vince Fong (R-Calif.) is set to propose a bill that would mandate California pay off $21 billion in […]

DHS Engages Debt Collection Firms to Recover Federal Penalties from Undocumented Immigrants

DHS Engages Debt Collection Firms to Recover Federal Penalties from Undocumented Immigrants

Government’s Use of Debt Collectors for Immigrant Fines Government officials are reportedly employing debt collection agencies to levy significant fines on immigrants who fail to comply with judges’ departure orders from the United States. Since January 2025, the Department of Homeland Security has assessed at least $36 billion in fines against around 65,000 immigrants. It’s […]

National debt in the US exceeds GDP for the first time since World War II era

National debt in the US exceeds GDP for the first time since World War II era

U.S. National Debt Exceeds GDP for First Time Since WWII The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the economy, a significant milestone not seen since World War II. According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, as of March 31, the total amount of government debt held by the […]

Mark Sanford ends congressional campaign to start a national debt nonprofit

Mark Sanford ends congressional campaign to start a national debt nonprofit

Mark Sanford, former Governor of South Carolina and a Republican congressman, has decided to end his campaign to reclaim his old House seat—just a month after he announced his candidacy. Instead, he intends to create a non-profit organization aimed at addressing the U.S. national debt. The 65-year-old politician revealed his choice to the Associated Press, […]