{"id":8936,"date":"2023-09-08T15:00:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T22:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/?p=8936"},"modified":"2023-12-22T11:11:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T19:11:58","slug":"your-voice-matters-contact-your-member-of-congress-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/taxes\/your-voice-matters-contact-your-member-of-congress-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Voice Matters: Contact Your Representatives in Congress Today!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; 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While you&#8217;re here, we have a small favor to ask&#8230;<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>As we prepare for what promises to be a pivotal year for America, we&#8217;re asking you to consider becoming a member.<\/p>\n<p>The need for fact-based reporting of issues important to <a href=\"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/category\/multi-generational-business\/\">multi generational businesses<\/a> and protecting a <a href=\"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/category\/family-business-stories\/\">lifetime of savings<\/a> has never been greater. Now more than ever, <a href=\"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/category\/multi-generational-business\/\">multi generational businesses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/familyenterpriseusa.com\/category\/family-business-stories\/\">family businesses<\/a> are under fire. 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