California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is not having the best holiday weekend. On Black Friday (which may take on a completely different meaning for the
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Plastic Surgery Takes A Tax Hit And Other Ramblings About The Healthcare Bill
Remember this post about taxing plastic surgery? Well, it appears that the Senate, in its effort to tax everything possible to pay for health care
Read MoreSingapore, Liechtenstein No Longer Gray
Who says that a little pressure doesn’t work these day? Singapore and Liechtenstein have both apparently decided that they wanted to be one of the
Read MoreOoh… I Get It… We Still Have to Pay For This Thing
As part of the continuing discussions about health care reform, the spectre of how to pay for it has risen again. Yeah, cause that’s how
Read MoreHealthcare Reform & Taxes
I just received a notice last week from my health insurance provider that rates at my office would be increasing an average of more than
Read MoreBusinesses Get Tax Break
Don’t get too excited. It’s not a huge tax break – but it’s not a bad one either. A bill that was rushed through recently
Read MoreUS Clashes With UK Over New Tax Proposal
When it comes to economics, the US and UK tend to find themselves on the same page. A recent example is their consolidated front over
Read MoreHousing Credit Extended – What Else Is New?
If you’re opposed to extending the first time homebuyer’s credit (I am), you’re probably in the minority. And you’re definitely not in the Senate. The
Read MoreMaine Says No To Tax Cuts
If you ask a Mainer about taxes, you’re liable to get an earful: Mainers have one of the highest tax burdens in the nation. Nonetheless,
Read MoreSurprise! NJ Doesn't Like High Taxes
Despite three campaign appearances by President Obama, Governor John Corzine lost his gubernatorial seat in New Jersey to GOP challenger Chris Christie last night. Exit
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