Make Them Permanent
What to Know: Some Republicans in the House want to make the Trump tax cuts—which, prior to the pandemic, led to a thriving economy—permanent.
The TPPF Take: We need a return to pro-growth policies.
“In order to reduce the pain of the inevitable recession, Congress ought to adopt pro-growth policies, similar to those between 2017-2019,” says TPPF’s Greg Sindelar. “These policies included a concerted effort to reduce onerous regulations and to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. They contributed to the U.S. records of the lowest poverty rate (across most demographics) and the highest inflation-adjusted median household income.”
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Kids are the Casualties
What to Know: Parents are fed up with policies that marginalize families and end up with children as the casualties in the culture wars.
The TPPF Take: Our very institutions—including and especially the family—are under attack.
“The Psalmist asks, ‘If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?’” says TPPF board member Kevin Roberts. “The answer for us, at least, must be to rebuild. We must restore the family—the traditional family—to its rightful place of honor as the bedrock of our society.”
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Physician Dispense
What to Know: Did you know that in 45 states—but not Texas—physicians can dispense medications from their offices, often at lower prices and with better patient compliance.
The TPPF Take: It’s time to let Texas doctors dispense prescription drugs.
“Incentivizing patients to take their medications as prescribed to them is key,” says TPPF’s Noelle Collins. “Currently, 30% of prescriptions are not filled, and 50% of patients don’t properly adhere to their prescription instructions. Allowing patients to purchase medication at the point of care can alleviate these gaps.”
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