Some folks think that football is just a game. In many parts of the country, those folks would be wrong. In the South (and indeed
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Fix the Tax Code Friday: Tax Cut-a-palooza
This week, Congress has been sparring over the best way to fix the economy. It looks like, one way or the other, we’re going to
Read MorePelosi Touts Democrats' Tax Position
Last night, NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff spoke with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) about the upcoming elections and key issues affecting voters. Not surprisingly, tax cuts
Read MoreCreating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act Goes Nowhere
Congress might not be getting much accomplished this quarter but you can’t say they’re not trying (well, depending on your definition of “trying”). The Senate
Read MoreTax Cut Vote Pushed Back
Oh c’mon, like you didn’t see this coming a mile away… Congress has figured out that they’re pretty much damned if they do and damned
Read MoreFix the Tax Code Friday: Extending The Making Work Pay Credit
Although the Bush tax cuts are making the most news these days (a logical focus considering the size and scope of the cuts), Congress is
Read MoreGOP Pledge To America: No New Taxes (Now Cue The Dancers)
Today, at a hardware store in Virginia, the GOP hopes to with their “Pledge for America.” I had hoped to upload it to the site
Read MoreTax Breaks Expiring Soon – No, Not Those Tax Breaks
As the debate over extending those Bush tax cuts continues, another tax break is slipping away… The Making Work Pay Credit, in place for the
Read MoreTax Talk 2010
I’ve been writing a lot this year about the upcoming Congressional election. It’s important for a number of reasons not the least of which is
Read MoreBailout Or Boost? Congress Debates Small Biz Breaks
For months/years, Congress has been happy to sit back and take a “wait and see” position on the economy as it relates to small businesses.
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