Running Man: Marathoner Fined For Violating Government Shutdown
Over the weekend, John Bell thought he’d go for a run. He ended up at the center of controversy over the government shutdown and what it means for taxpayers. How did that happen?
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The View From The Trenches: What The Shutdown Has Meant So Far For Taxpayers
We’re on day #7 of the government shutdown. We’ve seen what the shutdown is supposed to mean on paper – but what’s really happening to taxpayers?
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With Shutdown, Taxes Still Due But You Can’t Ask IRS For Help
It’s official. The government has closed its doors. But not every door will be closed: what’s open at IRS?
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Government Shutdown 101: What Happens When The Lights Go Off?
With Congress and the White House unable to reach a conclusion on the budget, a government shutdown looms. What happens if we don’t have the money to keep the lights on?
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Compromise Should Avoid Government Shutdown
Nothing is written in ink (yet) but all indications are that Congress has reached an agreement that would avoid a government shutdown. While the details are sketchy, it would appear that the final budget would include a payroll tax cut extensions, jobless benefits, and a continuation of Medicare payments for physicians. All of these items…
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Shutdown Looms, Payroll Tax Cut Extension Still Not Approved
The “naughty” list is getting longer… No, I’m not talking about Amy pinching her brother this morning while getting ready for school. I’m talking about those in Congress who are squabbling over the payroll tax cut extension all while the deadline for keeping the lights on in D.C. creeps closer. The Senate has yet to…
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Beer Today, Gone Tomorrow
And dying in your beds, many years from now, would you be willin’ to trade ALL the days, from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance, to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they’ll never take… OUR BEER! Okay, that was really from Braveheart….
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Shutdown Averted… For This Week
So, 433 days after the first version of the President’s budget was offered to Congress, we have an agreement. Sort of. Congress voted through yet another “short term” extension of the budget late last night and early today, heading off a potential government shut down. And by “short term,” this time I mean one week….
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Tax Day Is April 18, Shutdown Or No Shutdown
A reader was browsing the internet the other day and sent me this hopeful email: CNN is reporting that the government might shut down because of the budget. Does that mean we’ll get some extra time to file our taxes? (Fingers crossed) Sorry. Might as well uncross those fingers now… No matter what happens with…