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(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) appears on "Wake Up Missouri"
Friday, 9 January, 2026
A Missouri congressman who represents southern and southeast Missouri on Capitol Hill says Americans will see larger tax refunds than ever, thanks to the "big, beautiful bill" that he sponsored. U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that tax refunds will be up 26 percent. Congressman Smith is the powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chairman. Chairman Smith tells listeners that the average tax refund will be about $1.000 for every American. Chairman Smith says the GOP tax cuts will put more money into the economy. Democrats say they will primarily help the wealthy. Chairman Smith also tells listeners that Social Security and Medicaid will be insolvent by 2034 unless Congress takes action. He says those two programs must be protected:
