Tax cuts pass for upper income taxpayers in House vote
The House approved a 70 billion dollar five year tax relief package aimed at investors and the alternative minimum tax benefiting 15 million taxpayers. The bill extends reduced capital gains rates and dividends for two years and would broaden AMT relief to shield upper middle income families. Republicans tout growth while Democrats warn of deficits and benefits skewed to wealthy investors.
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Israeli fuel cut triggers Palestinian supply crisis
Dor Energy halted deliveries to the West Bank and Gaza due to growing debts, threatening hospital operations, food deliveries, and work attendance. Palestinian officials warn fuel shortages could cause a humanitarian crisis as stations report shortages and motorists stock up.
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