Marriage Tax Penalty Sparks Bipartisan Debate in Washington
In Washington the marriage tax penalty is criticized as unfair to families. Advocates David McIntosh and Jerry Weller push the Marriage Tax Elimination Act to double standard deductions and raise bracket thresholds for married couples to mirror single filers. Critics warn of lost revenue, while proponents argue it aids children and stability. Norquist leads tax reform efforts and is highlighted as a policy influencer.
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America
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Weller
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Sanctions often fail as tool of diplomacy and policy
Editorial notes that economic sanctions rarely work, are undermined by smuggling, hurt domestic economies, and lack broad global support. It highlights India Pakistan nuclear acts and Cuba flights as examples, showing unintended consequences and political reversals that undermine credibility of US policy.
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Archers Battle Keeps Estate Tax Break For Rich
House tax writer Bill Archer defended an accidental tax cut raised the tax free amount to 1 million dollars. The flaw benefited estates worth tens of millions. Archer represents a Houston district and won support from the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Easy tax fix would hurt others
Economist Max B. Sawicky argues against Rep. Jerry Weller's proposed tax reform, contending it mostly benefits high earners and couples with no marriage penalty while harming low income workers and single parents. He cautions it would increase the marriage tax burden for many and urges narrower brackets or alternative reforms.
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Robert McIntyre
Citizens For Tax Justice
Invisible man on campaign in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania Democrat Pat Casey downplays Clinton Lewinsky fallout amid a tight House race with Republican Don Sherwood. Voters see Clinton’s job success but not his personal approval, creating an eerie campaign vacuum where Democrats avoid embracing him and Republicans avoid touting national leadership. Clinton remains an “invisible man” to many voters.
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