Congresswoman Suzan DelBene introduced bipartisan legislation today to stop the creation of a land border crossing fee.Last month, the Department of Homeland Security included in its Fiscal Year 2014 budget request legislative language to authorize a study assessing the feasibility of charging admission for travelers coming into the United States at land crossings. “The commerce and tourism that comes with sharing a Northern border is a critical factor in maintaining a vibrant economy in Whatco...
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Given how important commerce generated from travel across the northern border is, I was shocked to see a proposal in the Department of Homeland Security's Fiscal Year 2014 budget request to study whether fees should be assessed on passengers and pedestrians crossing into the United States at land crossings, such as ours in Whatcom County. Such a fee would create a new economic barrier to the flow of visitors and commerce, and would have an immediate negative impact on our local economy. I oppose...
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene released the following statement regarding today’s passage of the Marketplace Fairness Act by the U.S. Senate. This legislation would allow local brick-and-mortar retailers to compete more effectively against out-of-state Internet retailers, by closing the current tax loophole that has prevented states from collecting existing sales taxes on internet purchases. While brick-and-mortar retailers collect sales and use taxes from customers who make purchases in their sto...
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is going to bat for specialty crop producers in Washington.http://kgmi.com/Specialty-crops-a-priority-for-farm-bill/16167637
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, along with 18 of her colleagues, today sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security declaring their opposition to a proposed study to examine whether fees should be levied on travelers coming into the United States at land crossings, such as Washington’s Peace Arch.The Department of Homeland Security’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget request includes legislative language to authorize a study assessing the feasibility of establishing a land border crossing fee for pe...
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene today introduced a bipartisan resolution supporting specialty crops, highlighting the vital role they play in America’s agricultural industry and calling for the inclusion of specialty crop programs in a new farm bill.“Whether it’s red raspberries, blueberries, green peas or any number of different fruits and vegetables grown by our local farmers, specialty crops play a key part in Western Washington’s economy. This resolution is acknowledgement of the significant im...
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Federal lawmakers should come together in common cause to unscramble a tax dodge that squeezes small business while sapping state coffers.http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130424/OPINION01/704249973/-1/OPINION#Boost-mainstreet-retailers
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State and local governments strapped for cash and small retail businesses struggling to compete with online businesses may find a bit of relief soon in the form of a proposed measure that would close a sales tax loophole for online businesses.http://www.goskagit.com/all_access/closing-the-online-loophole/article_75509a43-9c2a-542d-bde4-c9f3c47af522.html
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A new law could add millions of dollars to the state's coffers. The U.S. Senate recently passed a bill that would force online shoppers to pay sales tax. Washington Congresswoman Suzan Delbene says taxing all oneline sales would raise more than $800 million for Washington state.http://www.king5.com/news/politics/Senate-passes-bill-that-would-force--201554511.html
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Congress should finally pass the Marketplace Fairness Act and give Washington state the muscle to collect sales tax from online retailers.http://seattletimes.com/html/editorials/2020663727_editonlinesalestaxxml.html
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