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April 16th, 2008

Gas Prices Killing You?

You can pray for McCain’s gas tax holiday. You can walk more. You can carpool. Or you can consider not driving a car that takes $100 in gas to fill up…
After my post about going green, a reader - and fellow attorney - sent me a link to a memo that he prepared on hybrids. […]

By Kelly -- 6 comments

February 26th, 2008

Bush to Veto Tax Cut Repeal for Big Oil

On Wednesday, Congress will consider rolling back nearly $18 billion in tax breaks for large oil companies pushed through in 2005. The White House has already voiced its intention to veto such a bill if it passes.
Democrats are hopeful that the bill will pass. Last year, a similar bill languished in the Senate […]

By Kelly -- 9 comments

September 25th, 2007

All Over the World

It seems that more and more countries are confirming what we know to be true: it’s really, really better to be wealthy.
First, the US. Then, the UK. And now? Ireland.
RTE is reporting that the top 80 earners in Ireland paid about a rate equivalent to about 15% tax. The 150 […]

By Kelly -- 1 comment

August 4th, 2007

Get Out On the Road Now…

Because it’s about to become a whole lot more expensive. Maybe.
The House passed a new energy bill today by a vote of 221-189 to encourage development of alternative fuel sources. Also on today, the House approved, 241-172, a bill geared towards expanding use of biofuels, wind power and other renewable energy sources.
While some Congressional […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

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