Clinton may insist on some more targeting, in other words he may be in favor of bringing the rate down 20 percent but it might be targeted, for example, you might have to re-invest the money in the stock market if you want the rate cut. |
For those who are counting, that's a steep four-and-a-half-fold increase in 16 years. When state and local gas levies are included, motorists in many states now pay 40 to 50 cents a gallon. It's hard to say where all the money has gone. Clearly, the nation's roads aren't four and a half times better today than they were 15 years ago. In fact, it seems that there are more watermelon-sized potholes nowadays than ever. |
I talked to people before we started and they seemed a bit demoralized at the performance of the Republican Party. |
I think that the big problem with the IRS is that you have real rampant mismanagement of the agency, ... You have financial malfeasance, and it runs as currents throughout the agency from the top all the way down. |
I think that the big problem with the IRS is that you have real rampant mismanagement of the agency. You have financial malfeasance, and it runs as currents throughout the agency from the top all the way down. |
In the debate earlier in Austin, (Texas) came perilously close to getting an income tax. |
It doesn't make sense that a barber doesn't have to pay it, and a grocer does. |
It is an ugly bill. This is the legislative process at its worst. |
It's a very interesting role reversal. |
Local governments that are applying for grant money can use it to show where their population is standing. Also business people can benefit from it for market analysis. |
My fear is that Bush is trying to define 'compassionate conservatism' as a willingness to spend money. Almost every week there's been some new Bush spending initiative. |
Obviously I'm disappointed not to be going away with the Wallabies but I'm looking forward to the Queensland tour and the chance to try out a few new things I've learnt from Alex Evans (the Reds' forwards coach), |
Obviously I'm disappointed not to be going away with the Wallabies but I'm looking forward to the Queensland tour and the chance to try out a few new things I've learnt from Alex Evans (the Reds' forwards coach). |
PASSION FRUIT: ALCHEMY OF THE EGG, |
Ten nations, mostly from the former Soviet Union, including Russia itself with its 13 per cent rate, have embraced a flat tax. And the economies of these countries are reaping their reward: they far outpace crusty old Europe in GDP growth and job creation. China, Germany and Spain could be the next dominoes to fall. |