Obama Pushes U S Latin American Trade Ties in Costa Rica
President Obama wrapped up a three day trip to Latin America stressing the enormous importance of U S trade relations with the region. He warned that without integrated production and regulatory plans the hemisphere would fall behind other regions while highlighting jobs created in the United States and in the region by increased trade. He urged ongoing ideas to improve and foster small business growth and noted the trip also honors Hispanic links to Latin America.
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Obama Texas trip aims to push jobs and economy plan
The White House announced President Obama will start a series of trips to highlight his jobs and economy proposals. In Austin he will visit a technical high school meet entrepreneurs and drop in on a tech company speaking with blue collar workers. He plans further trips every few weeks emphasizing State of the Union aims like pre kindergarten expansion and a higher minimum wage.
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Online sales tax laws push states to collect from web shops
Washington coverage notes 45 states plus DC require sales tax on online purchases while many shoppers avoid taxes. Senate action aims to ease collection but questions remain about enforcement on retailers lacking physical presence. Quotes from Fashionphile co-owner discuss burdens and business model. Retail giants with established physical footprints collect taxes. online firms like eBay and Amazon face limited obligations depending on state offices or distribution centers.
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Illinois Fracking Debate Reaches Southern Illinois
The southern Illinois frontier braces for high volume hydraulic fracturing as the Illinois Legislature weighs permits and leases. In Johnson and Hope counties, hundreds of thousands of acres sit leased while residents and officials anticipate economic booms and landscape changes. Local official Ron Duncan notes a shift as Vienna’s economy shows signs of quiet transformation amid early drilling chatter.
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