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Obama Budget Proposal Tackles Small Business, Changes To IRS

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 3, 2015

The White House formally released The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 yesterday. Calling it long is an understatement. My summary is in two parts.

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Obama Budget Proposal Revisits Tax Hikes At Top, Tackles 'Middle Class Economics'

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 2, 2015

The White House formally released The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 today to what is, quite frankly, not much fanfare. There were few surprises

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What Matters Most When It Comes To Tax Reform? Hint: It's Not Control Of Congress.

Kelly Phillips ErbNovember 5, 2014

Last night, the elections signaled a power shift in Congress. With Republicans controlling both houses, does that mean tax reform is on the way? Here’s why, historically, it’s not control of Congress that matters: it’s something else.

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Obama Joins Blame Game As Companies Flee U.S. For Lower Tax Rates

Kelly Phillips ErbAugust 7, 2014

Yesterday, during a Press Conference after the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington D.C., President Barack Obama announced who was to blame for the corporate tax

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How Will Your State Be Impacted By Sequestration?

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 24, 2013July 7, 2020

Five days. That’s how long until the sequestration goes into effect. Sequestration, painted as one half of the worst thing ever, is a series of

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House Passes Senate Budget Bill: We Have A Deal!

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 2, 2013July 5, 2020

Well, color me surprised. The House voted on the budget after all, and they voted up or down, rather than amending the Senate bill. The

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Tax Increases Loom In 2013

Kelly Phillips ErbNovember 10, 2012July 2, 2020

Over lunch, the day after the election, my husband brought up the “f” word. You know, the one I’ve thus far been refusing to say

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Election 2012: Updates & More (LIVE-ish)

Kelly Phillips ErbNovember 6, 2012July 5, 2020

It’s shaping up to be busy today – which is a good thing. Busy means (I hope) that people are voting. I’d love to hear

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Final Presidential Debate – Live Blog

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 22, 2012June 28, 2020

I’ll be live blogging the Third and Final Presidential Debate beginning at 9:00pm (EST).

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LiveBlogging The Presidential Debate

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 2, 2012June 28, 2020

Ooh, like you didn’t see this coming! I’ll be liveblogging the First Presidential Debate on October 3, 2012, from 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm. This

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