Tax Burden in a Growing Welfare State
An analysis of fiscal policy in liberal democracies focuses on how taxation shifts as welfare programs expand. Citing Robert Heilbroner, the piece contrasts Jimmy Carter’s portrayal of taxes with Ford’s fiscal dividend. It uses a 1955-1975 income scenario to show how a two income parents family moves from tax burden to a far higher post tax income, highlighting public sentiment toward taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Carter
Peter
Ford
Robert Heilbroner
Rob Peter and Paul in the tax balance of a growing welfare state
The piece argues that post tax income has risen only marginally in real terms while citizens feel taxed and taxed, with the middle class bearing expanding welfare costs. It notes a cultural and political contradiction in capitalism and welfare state politics where every group is both payer and recipient, eroding support for expanding services as middle-class costs rise.
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Noel Coward
Secretary of Agriculture
Peter
Paul
Pauls
America
Seabrook Nuclear Plant Costs Hit Vermont Viewers
Letters to The Banner warn Vermonters Seabrook on the New Hampshire coast will raise rates and taxes. CVPS already owns a stake while Burlington voters may back joint plant ownership next March. Costs have surged from 850 million in 1972 to 1.2 billion in 1974 and 1.6 billion last year, with a new 400 million underestimation admitted by Public Service Company of New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabrook
Public Service Company of
New Hampshire
Seabrook power costs rise for Vermont ratepayers
An NHPUC accountant warns Seabrook construction may reach 2.5 billion, higher than the projected 2 billion. CVPS customers face 35 to 45 million in construction costs plus long term financing and operating costs. Seabrook will produce far more power than Vermont Yankee but cost could push Vermont electric rates higher.
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Vermont Yankee
New Hampshire Public Utility Commission
CVPS
Seabrook
Yankee
Thrift Shop Faces Threat to Continue Services
Community volunteers caution that a variance for a local motorcycle shop could trigger the sale of the North Bennington Thrift Shop. The shop funds UCS and supports hundreds of families with donated clothing and household items, while urging supporters to contact UCS to preserve it.
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North Bennington
UCS
United Counseling Service
Bennington
Momentum shifts in 1976 Ford campaign dampen hope
The piece discusses momentum as a force shaping Ford’s prospects, noting morale drops among Ford supporters, and contrasting buoyant Carter crowds. It suggests reporters would describe momentum moving away from Ford, potentially reversing quickly if a swing occurs, with observers like Mr. Sevareid commenting on the air of the race.
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Reagan
Ford
Carter
Texas
Mr. Sevareid
Bennington notes busy foliage tourist flow and local events
Walnuts and treats on sale with delivery offered amid a busy Bennington weekend. Farmers bolster security against night thefts as 10,000 visitors pass through for the fall show. PTA delegates, school discussions, and Equinox House season wrap headline a round of local activity and historic milestones.
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Morrissey’s
Hershey’s
Bennington
D. Ed. Moore
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Selectmen
Shaftsbury
Col
Fairfax Ayres
Shaftsbury Planning Commission
Ayres
Bennington South Supervisory Union
Howard F. Kelley
Equinox House
Equinox Corp
Thomas F. Farley
Farley
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