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Walsingham income proposal Blair Walsingham, the Democratic Congressional nominee in Tennessee's 1st District on Friday said if elected, she will seek legislation for a Freedom Dividend, a monthly basic income of $1000 to Americans 18 and over. Walsingham said corporations thrive on benefits from tax dollars, and, "It's time for taxpayers to thrive too." Walsingham points to direct cash distributions by Dolly Parton following the Gatlinburg fires, and per capita distribution in the nearby Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, as models of basic income. While basic income plans vary, Walsingham's plan is universal. "This dividend unites Americans with a shared benefit of citizenship," saying her plan could eradicate poverty. But the program would not benefit just for low income households. "Middle class Americans," adds Walsingham, "are suffering from debt and healthcare bills."
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US 411 Project News
Mill Creek Wildfire Update
More Bad News For Smokies' Fans
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Mill Creek Wildfire doubles in size
Goodbye Smokies?
Keep Cocke County Beautiful
Cocke Co. High School Remote Learning today!
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The fireflies are coming!
Burnout Operations on MillCreek wildfire today
Gas prices drop
Tennessee keeps all US House seats
Monday, April 26, 2021
Boat accident victim ID'd
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Leaving WNPC
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