Ray Sansom is not having a good couple of years. After being elected Speaker of the Florida House in 2008, he was forced to take
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National Sales Tax Not In The Cards – For Now
At least once a week, I get an email asking me about whether I think that President Obama will launch a national sales tax as
Read MoreWhite House Backs Away from Tax Statements
First it was Geithner. Now Volcker. Volcker, who falls under the “not a spring chicken” heading of politicos, is the current chair of the newly
Read MoreMoney Changes Everything: Healthcare In America
I’ll confess that I got up today with a bit of fear and trepidation. You see, I had been assured by both sides of the
Read MoreCongress Considers Jobs & Tax Bill (Again)
Watching Congress do anything this year is kind of like being forced to sit through “Waterworld”… You thought you knew what you were in for
Read MoreRangel We Have Heard On High
Of course, one of the biggest tax stories of the year would hit while I was on the road… But never fear, I’m on it.
Read MoreSweet, Sweet Taxes
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter (D) made headlines all over the country this week when signed a bill adding sales tax to candy and soda. The
Read MoreJobs Bill Moving Through Senate
For all that it’s popular today to play partisan politics, it’s clear that some officials in Congress are actually listening to voters. Newly elected Sen.
Read MorePoll Has White House Scratching Its Head
A recent CBS News/New York Times poll has the White House scratching its head. Americans were asked, “In general, do you think the Obama Administration
Read MoreBipartisan Efforts To Reduce Unemployment In The Works
If there’s one thing that both parties in Congress can agree on, it’s that any hope for economic recovery is going to hinge on getting
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