Tax Cut Faces Veto and Spending Ceiling Clash
Washington AP Ford pressed to veto any tax cut without a spending cap. House bill backed with 13 billion in personal cuts faces Senate split plans, Dec 31 expiration looming. A typical couple with two kids would see taxes fall then rise if law lapses.
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Tax staff compare House plan effects on income tax
Washington AP says congressional tax staff outlined how the House passed 1976 individual income tax cut would affect typical taxpayers with standard deductions. The table contrasts old 1974 law, 1975 temporary provisions, and the 1976 bill for various income levels, noting the loss of temporary features like child credits and homebuyer credits after Dec. 31.
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Old Orchard Beach Ballot Set in Recall Era Election
Citizens head to the polls Monday in a municipal race that doubles as a recall referendum on four town councilors and Acting Town Manager Jerome Plante. The contest also features new candidates and continues a year of conflict over taxes, the public safety complex, and local governance.
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Kennebunkport and Kennebunk Honor 1975 Outstanding Citizens
In Kennebunkport and Kennebunk, Edward Mayo and Ed Winston were named 1975 outstanding citizens at the Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Unicorn and Lion. Winston, a longtime civic leader and retired assistant postmaster, expresses humility at the honor while Mayo, founder of the Kennebunkport Ump Association, credits locals for his success and outlines plans for a bicentennial display of dump test borings.
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Unemployment Rate Dips to 8.3 Percent in November
In November the unemployment rate fell from 8.6 to 8.3 percent as 7.7 million Americans were jobless. Total nonfarm payrolls stood at 77.5 million with 85.3 million employed, while the civilian labor force totaled 93 million. Average weekly earnings rose to 169.42 dollars, and manufacturing steadied with a 39.8 hour workweek.
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Inside the Journal Today’s Chuckle
A light note jokes that the happiest man today is a vegetarian amid meat market prices, highlighting a playful contrast between diet choice and rising costs.
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