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Together we can make sure tax and budget decisions reflect our shared priorities and balance competing values.

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What can Congress do?

Tax & budget

What can Congress do?

We’re monitoring federal action and reporting back on whether our elected officials are acting for or against the public interest.

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U.S. PIRG Joins Rep. Blumenauer In Calling For Farm Bill Reform

Food & farming

U.S. PIRG Joins Rep. Blumenauer In Calling For Farm Bill Reform

Rep. Blumenauer (OR) unveiled a new blueprint for the federal Farm Bill today. His bill, the Food & Farm Act, cuts wasteful agriculture subsidies that steer farmers toward harmful and unhealthy farming practices. Additionally, it deepens U.S. investments in proven conservation programs that help farmers switch to sustainable farming practices.

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Offshore Tax Havens Cost Average Missouri Taxpayer $783 a Year

Tax & budget

Offshore Tax Havens Cost Average Missouri Taxpayer $783 a Year

With Tax Day approaching, it’s a good time to be reminded of where our tax dollars are going. MoPIRG released a new study which revealed that the average Missouri taxpayer in 2012 would have to shoulder an extra $783 in taxes to make up for the revenue lost due to the use of offshore tax havens by corporations and wealthy individuals. 

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Offshore Tax Dodging Blows a $843 Million Hole in Missouri Budget

Tax & budget

Offshore Tax Dodging Blows a $843 Million Hole in Missouri Budget

With Missouri in the midst of a budget crisis, MoPIRG Foundation, joined by small business owners, released a new study revealing that Missouri lost $843 Million due to offshore tax dodging in 2012. Many of America’s wealthiest individuals and largest corporations, use tax loopholes to shift profits made in America to offshore tax havens, where they pay little to no taxes.

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