Tag: Taxes

Seattle's democracy voucher program gives registered voters four $25 vouchers they can donate to candidates. The program was supposed to "turn the table on the traditional power map of Seattle." (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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‘Democracy vouchers’ are a sham

alex-cordell · October 19, 2017 6:19 pm

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, file photo, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., at podium, speaks about the Republicans' proposed rewrite of the tax code for individuals and corporations, at the Capitol in Washington. President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are writing a far-reaching, $5.8 trillion plan they say would simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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Need proof that tax cuts promote economic growth? Look to the states

Akash Chougule · October 19, 2017 4:34 pm

Senate GOP sticks together in cutting state and local tax deduction in budget votes

Joseph Lawler · October 19, 2017 2:00 pm

President Trump met with members of the Senate Finance Committee and members of the president's economic team on Wednesday. Trump said he think Senate Republicans "have the votes" to pass a budget. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump: ‘I think we have the votes’ to pass a budget in the Senate

Anna Giaritelli · October 19, 2017 11:13 am

When the House Ways and Means Committee begins its mark up of the tax reform bill, it should adopt a rule requiring all amendments to the bill to be revenue-neutral. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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The simple way to save tax reform and the 20 percent corporate tax rate

Bruce Thompson · October 18, 2017 10:32 pm

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., walks from the Senate subway on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Senate votes down amendment barring tax cuts for 1 percent

Joseph Lawler · October 18, 2017 10:07 pm

TMQ Podcast: College Football Makes Big Money. Why Is Your Donation Tax-Deductible?

TWS Podcast · October 18, 2017 9:46 pm

Sen. Ron Wyden suggested Democrats are not going to settle for anything less than a major rewrite of the GOP tax proposal. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump promises Democrats he will shield middle class from tax hike

Susan Ferrechio · October 18, 2017 9:09 pm

"That there may be some people that receive tax cuts that are also in the wealthy bracket? Yes," Sanders said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House: Wealthy may gain from tax cut aimed at middle class

Pete Kasperowicz · October 18, 2017 7:07 pm

Martin Sheen's not the president, but he played one on TV. Celebrities get a pass. They shouldn't be expected to know exactly what political talking points are put in front of them. Other public figures don't. (AP Photo/Jay Drowns)

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Dishonest, ignorant celebrities are forgivable — dishonest, ignorant politicians are not

Charles Sauer · October 18, 2017 6:55 pm

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had claimed that President Trump's intent was not to cut taxes for high earners. Now he says tax cuts under the GOP's plan for tax reform are likely to benefit the wealthy. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Steven Mnuchin shifts, says it’s ‘very hard’ not to cut taxes for wealthy

Joseph Lawler · October 18, 2017 5:11 pm

This March 16, 2017 photo shows a sticker alerting customers of the sugar tax posted by sweetened beverages at the IGA supermarket in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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Liberal local governments are punishing taxpayers

Spencer Chretien · October 18, 2017 4:37 pm