I’m a mom. I have three kids which happen to be one more than originally planned. But sometimes life throws you surprises. And mine turned
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Gun & Ammo Tax Proposal Draws Fire
And we say there’s no “magic bullet” to fix the economy… A Cook County official has proposed a surtax on the sale of every bullet
Read MoreRomney Promises To Cut Taxpayer Funding For PBS But Says He Still Loves Big Bird
Is Big Bird set to go on the dole? It sure sounded like it during tonight’s presidential debate. When asked what sort of cuts he
Read MoreAre Federal Taxes Driving Smokers To Stop Lighting Up?
Last week, a friend and I saw a group of Eagles fans walking down Main Street and were shocked to notice that every single one
Read MoreAmazon Makes Changes To Sales Tax Collections
A few moments ago, there was a knock on my door. It was a delivery from Amazon.com. My daughter’s 5th-grade class requires that students get
Read MoreJudge Orders Taxpayer-Funded Transgender Surgery For Prisoner
On May 20, 1990, Cheryl Kosilek went to the Emerald Square Mall in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. She never made it home alive. Her body was
Read MoreJay-Z & Pearl Jam Bring Music To Philly
This weekend was a big weekend for Philadelphia. The city played host to Made in America, a two-day music fest, which was billed as something
Read MoreWould You Donate A Kidney For A Tax Break?
Over the weekend – after some serious wiggle action – my son lost his second tooth. The tooth fairy paid a visit and left him
Read MoreGuest Post: Healthcare Act: Harm Or Benefit?
Submitted by KRISTEN YUNKER I can appreciate all the good intentions behind the Affordable Healthcare Act. I’ve spent my life working in low-wage service jobs,
Read MoreGuest Post: Affordable Care Act & Small Businesses
Submitted by RICHARD N. THOMPSON I am a small business owner. I am a sole practitioner. I feel I personally pay plenty in taxes. My
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