Tax debate shapes elections as Bush era cuts wind down
The piece outlines the expiration of President Bush tax cuts in January and Democratic plans to renew only some, raising taxes on individuals earning over 200000 and couples over 250000. It notes GOP opposition, Tea Party reactions, and the broader political impact ahead of fall elections. It also details the 2009 2010 Making Work Pay credit and other provisions amid state tax hikes and the new Medicare investment income tax.
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Obama
Congress
Steve Cohen
D-Tenn
Grover Norquist
Americans For Tax Reform
Norquist
Capitol Hill Forum
National Conference of State Legislatures
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Orrin Hatch
Utah
Recovery Seen Strengthening Amid Mixed Signals
The Fed cautioned that the recovery remains fragile with unemployment high and wage gains weak. Yet March retail sales rose 1.6 percent led by autos and home goods, while inflation cooled and banks like JPMorgan posted solid profits, lifting markets.
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Bernanke
Congress
Joel Naroff
Naroff Economic Advisors
Naroff
Paul Ashworth
Capital Economics
Commerce Department
Arizona immigration law sparks police debate and unrest
State lawmakers push enforcement measures amid anger over the border. former police officer Pearce says handcuffs target the wrong people. The debate features police unions backing tougher rules, while police chiefs warn of costs and distractions from core duties. A rancher killed near the border prompts fears of cartel involvement.
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Mexico
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