IRS cuts spark long waits as health law boosts calls
The IRS faced 8 million unanswered calls with average holds over 30 minutes as budget cuts hit service. Koskinen cited $1.2 billion in cuts since 2010 and user fee shifts for computer upgrades and foreign bank reporting while health law aims compel insurance and subsidy disclosures on tax returns.
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Trade bill advances amid House Democrat objections
The Ways and Means Committee moves a fast track trade bill backed by the White House as Republicans push for a vote. Democrats demand stronger labor and environmental standards and oppose currency manipulation. A Dem plan for an advisory panel is blocked as outside the committee's jurisdiction.
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The page lists wheat and soybeans price quotes with minimum cents per bushel, contract dates May 15 Sep 15 Dec, and several bid asks. It includes last spots, estimated sales, Wed sales and open interest figures, plus notes on minimums and weekly values.
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