Cadil l a tax delayed as two year postponement tied to spending pact
Business groups welcomed a two year pause on the Cadillac tax under the tentative federal spending deal. Experts note the revenue loss is small and the delay from 2018 to 2020 will affect few plans, with critics calling the tax a weak funding tool and suggesting possible elimination.
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Congress to vote on tax cuts spending bill in two votes
Congress will stage two floor votes on an omnibus package to fund the government through September 2016. The 2,009 page package includes a $629 billion tax cut plan and extends tax credits, while delaying some health care tax provisions.
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Bill bars IRS and SEC from forcing political disclosure
The 1.1 trillion spending bill would block the IRS from finalizing rules to define and curb non-profit political activity and stop the SEC from compelling public firms to disclose political spending to shareholders. Critics say it leaves dark money uncurbed as campaigns loom.
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Homeland Security activates terrorism advisory system warns of self radicalized actors
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson activates the National Terrorism Advisory System for the first time warning the public about self radicalized actors who could strike with little notice. The bulletin adds a new warning level and will run six months unless events require changes. DHS says it is concerned homegrown violent extremists may target public events or places though no specific attack information is provided.
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Congress to Boost Rape Kit Funding in 2016 Budget
Lawmakers plan a $45 million increase to rape kit funding in the 2016 fiscal plan. The move aims to bolster investigations, improve processing, and support the work of law enforcement and medical facilities nationwide.
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South Korea backs Christmas push to test backlogged rape kits
The omnibus spending bill includes a 25 percent funding increase over two years to help local law enforcement test untested sexual assault kits and support related activities as part of a Justice Department initiative. The measure, aimed at reducing backlog amid rising concern, awaits House and Senate votes. President Obama to visit San Bernardino victims’ families on Friday. Ashton Carter makes an unannounced Iraq trip to bolster Ramadi offense with Apache gunships and advisers.
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