Nanny Tax Decline After 1994 Law Boost
The New York Times reports a sharp drop in nanny tax payers since Congress eased the law in 1994. From about 500,000 then to 314,000 two years later, IRS expects further declines with last year’s returns. The estimate suggests as many as 4 million owe nanny taxes yearly, costing the federal government. After Zoe Baird’s 1993 nomination issues, the reporting of wages for domestic workers was simplified.
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Principal named in drug ring linked to cocaine import
Federal agents tie North Miami Middle School assistant principal Willie James Young, 52, to a global drug operation that laundered up to 100 million. He allegedly bought 30 kilograms of cocaine from a Cano ring associate, with distribution in Miami Chicago and Detroit, after years as a school veteran.
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Marchers honor King's legacy in Memphis 30 years after his death
Mass march through downtown Memphis marked the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death. Led by Jesse Jackson and Samuel Billy Kyles, a diverse group of mayors, entertainers, and citizens walked 16 blocks from Clayborn Temple to the Cook Convention Center. ThePilgrimage to Memphis session reflected on progress and ongoing work toward King’s dream amid police escorts and renewed civic memory.
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Albright urges Haiti to resolve political impasse amid poverty
U S Secretary of State Madeleine Albright returned to Port-au-Prince to press Haiti's leaders to end the six month political deadlock that has delayed a World Bank loan and threatened growth. She urged partial parliamentary elections this fall while opposition blocs resist Preval and Aristide nominations. The dispatch notes U S efforts since 1994 and highlights drug trafficking concerns in Haiti.
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Ex-CIA turncoat's ex-wife details clashes and downfall
Madeline Libre, ex-wife of Douglas Fred Groat, says the former CIA spy, now charged with espionage and extortion, clashed with superiors over policy and felt betrayed by the agency. Groat faced four espionage counts and an extortion claim after years of disputed operations and a refused polygraph.
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Glenn Targets Space Return With Navy Seals Style Training
John Glenn enters two weeks of NASA simulators and water survival drills to prep for a fall space shuttle flight. The 76 year old, first American to orbit, will demonstrate fitness before the October mission amid Carter honors and celebrity TV cameos.
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Compiled Wire Reports Highlight Local Highlights
Phil Wilke compiles JoW wire reports detailing local events. The roundup covers community notes, brief updates, and happenings from nearby areas with concise summaries and basic facts.
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