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Oil executive testimony, Fed minutes, Levi Strauss earnings top week ahead
Other earnings on the docket include Conagra Brands and Constellation Brands Read More.
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Letters: Carbon tax does not work
Instead of taxing CO2 on the consumption side, make all producers direct a percent of their revenues to research ways of cleaning fossil fuels to eliminate CO2 emissions. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner April 4, 2022
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 4/04/22: “CPAC Wrap-Up” Read More.
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Should We Suspend Gas Taxes to Counter High Oil Prices?
The price of gasoline has spiked since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and politicians have been quick to call for a temporary suspension of gasoline excise taxes, either at the federal or state level. Already, three states – Connecticut, Maryland, and Georgia – have temporarily suspended their state excise tax.  Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report April 1, 2022
"April Fool's Day Should Be April 15th " - April Fool’s Day is a day where people are expected to play practical jokes on each other.  Some are as simple as putting a “kick me” sticker on the back of someone’s pants.   Others are a bit more elaborate. Read More.
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Biden billionaire tax faces obstacles in Congress ahead of midterm elections
President Joe Biden's insistence that rich people pay their "fair share" is critical to the deficit reduction in his $5.8 trillion budget request for the fiscal year 2023 and Democrats' messaging before November's midterm elections. Read More.
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The Grassroots Corner March 28, 2022
The Grassroots Corner - Week Beginning 3/28/22: “How To Get Candidates To Sign The FAIRtax Pledge – 4th and Final Installment: Video Processing” Read More.
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Judge Overturns Washington State's New Capital Gains Tax
A judge has overturned a new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets that was approved by the Washington Legislature last year, ruling that it is an unconstitutional tax on income. Read More.
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ConEd customers burned by February bills
February's bills came as a shock to customers already reeling from the previous bill Read More.
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How effective are gas tax holidays at helping motorists' wallets?
Economic experts warn the tax suspensions could drive up demand too fast. Read More.
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Lee Proposes Suspension of State, Local Grocery Sales Tax
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has proposed a 30-day suspension of state and local grocery sales tax. Read More.
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The Chairman’s Report March 25, 2022
"War!  How would the FAIRtax factor in? " - Today’s Chairman’s Report is written by Jade Walle. Jade is a partner of a CPA firm and is on the board of Americans For Fair Taxation.  Read More.
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03/15/2022 Nebraska: Midlands Voices: Legislature Should Let People Vote On Consumption Tax Idea
Most other states have taken bold action. However, Nebraska continues to sit by, catering to special interests, to protect their narrow exemption from taxation, and maintain the outdated 1967 Nebraska Tax framework. ⚡ EPIC Consumption Tax Reform, LR264CA, is a bold and innovative plan to make Nebraska competitive again. It will use an 8.97% Consumption tax on retail products and services to ELIMINATE (not reduce) 5 current Nebraska state taxes: Property tax, Income tax for individuals, Income tax for corporations, Sales tax & Inheritance tax. Read More.
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Larry Summers warns inflation outlook is ‘pretty grim,' urges Fed to move faster on rate hikes
Summers says probability Fed successfully engineers 'soft landing' is unlikely Read More.

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