Congressman Won’t Back Down In Fight To Review Trump Tax Returns
This week, Democrats in the House Ways and Means Committee debate a measure that would have allowed the committee to obtain the President’s tax returns.
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Not So Sweet: Capone & The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
Forget the wine and flowers, the real story of Valentine’s Day is guns and blood. Here’s the story of the rise and fall of gangster and tax felon Al Capone who sent his own love note to his rival in 1920s Chicago.
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What You Need To Know About Inauguration Day, Including Who Picks Up The Tab
On Friday, January 20, Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Here’s what you need to know about the history, tradition, and rules surrounding Inauguration Day, including who picks up the tab.
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Why Justice Matters: The Tax Trial Of Dr. Martin Luther King
Dr. Martin Luther King was on the receiving end of harassment by government officials – including state and local tax authorities. In 1960, he made news as being the first person ever criminally charged in the state of Alabama on tax fraud. Here’s what happened.
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On Anniversary Of Al Capone’s Prison Stint, IRS Delivers 2nd Gun To Mob Museum
It was 85 years ago today that the feds finally got their man: on this day in 1931, Al Capone was finally sentenced to serious prison time. Despite Capone’s reputation, he wasn’t put away for murder or gambling or bootlegging but for tax evasion.
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10 'Aleppo Moments' That Defined Presidential Campaigns
“What is Aleppo?” The question may define presidential hopeful Gary Johnson’s campaign. It’s a reminder that one moment – especially when on a debate stage – can seriously impact a presidential campaign. Follows are 10 “Aleppo moments” that defined presidential candidates.
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13 Quick Facts About The History Of Presidential Debates In America
The first presidential debate of major party candidates for the 2016 election happens tonight, September 26, 2016, at Hofstra University, in Hempstead, New York. Here are 13 quick facts about the history of presidential debates in the United States.
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This Land Is Your Land: National Park Service Celebrates 100 Years
The National Park Service turns 100 today! Here’s how it got started and why we keep it going.
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On July 4, A Declaration Of Independence From British Taxes And British Rule
On July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence is exactly what it sounds like: an announcement to the world that the United States of America was declaring its independence from King George III and Great Britain.
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Free Doughnuts And The Chance To Be Charitable On National Doughnut Day
Today is National Doughnut Day. Get your free doughnut at Krispy Kreme and help make a difference.