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Palin Rejects Federal Stimulus Funds in Alaska

22 March 2009

Following in the footsteps of a handful of other governors, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has indicated that she will take only 55% of the federal economic stimulus money being offered to Alaska. If that sounds like fiscal responsibility, don’t get too excited. Per capita, Alaska already receives more federal funding than any other state in [...]

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Tax Trivia: Stimulus Bill & the GOP

9 March 2009

We have a winner! See comments! Our next tax trivia question is: In February 2009, the House and Senate each initially approved their own version of the stimulus plan. Only three GOP Senators voted in favor of the Senate’s initial version. Name all three. Don’t forget: the first correct answer wins free CCH tax prep [...]

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Obama’s Speech: We Are Not Quitters

25 February 2009

If you missed Obama’s State of the Nation speech, you can read the full text here. The GOP response to the speech was delivered by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. You can read the full text of his response here. According to CNN, 68% of those polled immediately after the speech had a “very positive” reaction [...]

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Schwarzenegger to GOP Governors: We’ll Take Your Money

23 February 2009

A number of Republican governors have indicated that they will turn down federal money offered to states as part of the stimulus package. The Republican governors of Alaska, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas have signaled that they will pass on the money because it could lead to a tax increase in the future. [...]

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Your tax dollars at work

19 February 2009

Transparency. President Obama swears that this will be a priority in his new administration. As a step in that direction, you can visit recovery.gov and see (or so they say) exactly where your tax dollars are being spent as part of the stimulus package. For now, as explained in the video, the numbers are projections [...]

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Deal Reached on Stimulus Bill

11 February 2009

It is being reported that a deal has been reached between the House and the Senate on the stimulus bill. Details are still sketchy but you can bet that I’m on it…

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Senate Passes Stimulus Bill; Now Real Work Begins

10 February 2009

A version of the stimulus bill passed the Senate today with a final vote of 61-37. Three GOP Senators broke with the majority and voted with Senate Democrats: Susan Collins (R-ME), Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Arlen Specter (R-PA). But House Republicans may not be so friendly. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said that the [...]

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Vote on Stimulus Bill Expected on Monday

7 February 2009

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has indicated that the newly “trimmed” stimulus package will go to a vote in the Senate on Monday. The bill now costs approximately $827 billion. You would have thought that the Senate had found the cure for cancer, as they congratulated each other for finally agreeing on something. They [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Don’t Look for a Second Rebate Check in the Mail!

19 January 2009

Taxpayer asks: I saw on the news that we will have a second check in February. I can’t find it again. Can you help? Taxgirl says: Wow. Just wow. I’ve received a slew of similar emails over the weekend. I don’t know where this info is coming from – or what news program might have [...]

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Democrats Offer Up Version of Tax Bill

17 January 2009

Remember when I said that it was going to be a long January? I wasn’t kidding. Just before the long break, Democrats in the House revealed their tax plans as part of a new stimulus package. And if you’re expecting a quick “yes” vote, don’t hold your breath. The plan includes a whopping $275 billion [...]

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