Overwithholding Upsets Markets as Tax Plans Backfire
AP analysis by John Cunniff explains how changes in withholding aimed at aligning taxes with reality led to an estimated $8 billion overwithheld this year, with $13.579 billion returned to taxpayers and fears of $24 billion next year. Consumers kept funds, reducing early market stimulus and prompting calls for remedies. The piece notes Arthur Burns proposed bonds refunds to discourage immediate spending.
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Kansas Receives Over 2 Million For Military Construction
A House bill allocates more than 2 million for Kansas military sites. Funds include 1.045 million for Ft. Leavenworth electrical and water upgrades, 787 thousand for Ft. Riley moving target and post office buildings, and 291 thousand for Kansas Army Ammunition Plant water pollution work. The bill authorizes 2.58 billion for defense facilities and 1.05 billion for family housing.
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