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Farm Bill: Really Green Acres? Democrats Vow to Fix Bill

22 May 2008

Oh politics. It’s all about being right, isn’t it? You know, rather than doing the right thing? President Bush vetoed the farm bill (the 190th veto of his presidency) claiming, rightfully so, that it was too expensive and would send too much in the way of subsidy to rich farmers. The House voted 316-108 to [...]

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Fix the Tax Code Friday: Cigarette Tax

19 October 2007

Today’s Fix the Tax Code Friday question is a reflection of the failed bill to fund insurance for children: Should smokers pay for the children’s health insurance bill with an increase in cigarette tax?

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