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Obama aide, Fox host debate tax hikes – USA Today
Did anyone watch this? Please let us know your thoughts on the debates. USA Today Obama aide, Fox host debate tax hikes USA Today Wallace noted that Congress has rejected many of Obama's tax proposals, and Republicans have vowed to fight any effort to end the George W. Bush tax cuts for the wealthy; the Fox News host asked whether the Obama tax plan is designed to address the ... David Plouffe Defends Obama's Deficit Reduction Plan; Sen. Lindsey Graham on ...Fox News all 6 news...
read moreGOP shifts away from payroll tax cut – Boston Globe
I think this is referred to as "Politics as Usual." If it becomes law, however temporary it was meant to be, it seems to become the "norm" from which it is impossible to get away. Is THIS not evidence that our Government is broken. Your thoughts are welcome. The Guardian (blog) GOP shifts away from payroll tax cut Boston Globe They now equate the expiration of a tax break to a tax increase, a concept they have used to their advantage in urging the continuation of the tax cuts for the wealthy under President George W. Bush....
read moreWorkers hired when goods sold, not when taxes cut – Kennebec Journal
When you think about it, doesn't this make a lot of sense? Employers keeping their money may not cause them to hire more staff. It is when the business gets busy with sales that they will hire. What are YOUR feelings on this? Comment below... Workers hired when goods sold, not when taxes cut Kennebec Journal We've had the massive Bush tax cuts for the wealthy in place now for a full 10 years. Where are all the resulting jobs? How come there have not been any measurable benefits from this trickle-down scheme? It's also...
read moreWhy our government is broken – CNN
Everyone has an opinion on how we can improve government. Is it even broken in your eyes? If so, please leave a quick comment to tell us your top 3 reasons how it got broken. msnbc.com Why our government is broken CNN Dan Glickman of Kansas, for example, who voted for the tax cuts would rise to become Secretary of Agriculture under President Clinton.) Hard to imagine Speaker John Boehner allowing his Republicans to get away with similar behavior on a measure ... As Sides Dig In, Panel on Deficit Has an Uphill FightNew York...
read moreObama’s tax ideas irk higher-income advisory clients – InvestmentNews
There should be no confusion on this topic. Why wouldn't it irk them? Does it irk you? Please comment below. Politico Obama's tax ideas irk higher-income advisory clients InvestmentNews The first would allow the Bush tax cuts to end as of 2013 for couples making $250000 and above, and singles earning $200000 or more. Those taxpayers also would see their deductions for mortgages, charities and state taxes limited to 28%. ... LINDA SHOEMAKER: Tax cuts continue to harm economySan Angelo Standard Times A Tax Plan That Might Not...
read moreCharles Tranberg: Ryan wrong about tax hike on rich – Madison.com
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Charles Tranberg: Ryan wrong about tax hike on rich Madison.com Ryan is among those who want to cut Medicare and Social Security, which by and large benefit the middle class and poor while asking for no sacrifice from the rich. In fact, Republicans want to extend the Bush tax cuts for the rich, which added so much ... Editorial: Class warfare or just fighting back?Appleton Post Crescent It's class warfare, all rightBettendorf.com Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesRep. Paul RyanThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com...
read moreMontana’s Not-So-Super Senator – In These Times
Any guesses as to what the outcome of this might be? Please register and leave a comment. Montana's Not-So-Super Senator In These Times In other words, a man instrumental in passing Bush's tax cuts—which eliminated a $5.6 trillion budget surplus predicted for 2001-2010 and largely triggered today's so-called “debt crisis”—is now tasked with finding at least $1.5 trillion in federal ... and...
read moreClass warfare is nothing new in nation’s politics – TheDay.com
MassLive.comClass warfare is nothing new in nation's politicsTheDay.comMr. Boehner either does not understand or will not acknowledge that class warfare has been a fact for years and the problem was only exacerbated by the Bush-era tax cuts. Wealthier Americans pay less in taxes, as a percentage of their total income, ...Editorial: Remembering 'surplus' behind Bush tax cutsMassLive.comObama Unveils Deficit PlanChicagoistall 150 news...
read moreObama’s Weekly Address: Getting Serious About Education Reform – ABC News (blog)
ReutersObama's Weekly Address: Getting Serious About Education ReformABC News (blog)Bush # 2 debt increase = $4.9 Trillion...
read moreObama lets states opt out of No Child Left Behind – CBS News
Obama lets states opt out of No Child Left BehindCBS NewsHow sad Obama, who says he is for a world class education of our children and then he caves into to teacher unions. by slappy-mcjohnson September 23, 2011 6:07 PM EDT You realize that's how Bush got his tax cuts through, don't you? ...and...
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