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'Rules for thee': Senate DOGE leader seeks crackdown on tax-dodging government workers


Published on 2025-05-04 16:40:29 -
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  • Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is introducing the Tax Delinquencies and Overdue Debts are Government Employees' Responsibility ... Charles covers media, politics and culture for Fox News Digital.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing for a crackdown on tax-dodging government workers by proposing a bill that would require federal employees to be in good standing with their federal tax obligations to receive their paychecks. This initiative, dubbed the "Rules for Thee" bill, aims to ensure that government workers adhere to the same tax laws they help enforce. Schumer's proposal comes in response to reports that thousands of federal employees owe billions in back taxes, highlighting a perceived hypocrisy and double standard within the government. The bill has sparked debate, with critics arguing it could lead to unintended consequences such as job losses among lower-income workers, while supporters see it as a necessary step to uphold the integrity of the tax system.

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