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Mike Thompson: In the wake of losing their homes and livelihoods, it is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to…

On the recordJune 4, 2026
In the wake of losing their homes and livelihoods, it is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to help them rebuild their lives. Survivors can't afford to wait around for retroactive relief.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Addressing the urgency of tax relief for wildfire survivors.

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