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- Treasury Secretary Geithner speaks to Greater Baltimore Committee May 18, 2012 - The Baltimore Sun ...speech, Geithner was asked prepared questions from Greater Baltimore Committee members by Maryland Public Television host Jeff Salkin. Topics included the financial unrest in Greece, JPMorgan's recent $2 billion loss and the federal deficit. "It presented a sober reality," said James D. Fielder Jr., of Harford County. He said his main take away from Geithner's words is that "there's greater confidence on the United State's ability to respond to financial crises abroad than here at...
- The Caucus: Schumer and Casey Propose Legislation to Go After Saverin for Avoiding Taxes May 18, 2012 - New York Times Saverin, a Brazilian-born immigrant to the United States, now lives in Singapore, which has no capital gains tax. Saverin stands to avoid at least $67 million in United States taxes. Saverin has decided to ‘defriend’ the United States of America just to avoid paying his taxes.
- The Caucus: Schumer and Casey Propose Legislation to Go After Saverin for Avoiding Taxes May 18, 2012 - New York Times Saverin, a Brazilian-born immigrant to the United States, now lives in Singapore, which has no capital gains tax. Saverin stands to avoid at least $67 million in United States taxes. Saverin has decided to ‘defriend’ the United States of America just to avoid paying his taxes.
- EDITORIAL: Tax compromise May 18, 2012 - The Hutchinson News And it is projected to open up a hole in the state budget that would approach $2.5 billion by July 2018. While Gov. Sam Brownback wants a tax cut at all costs, he seems to know that the bill now on his desk is not ideal.
- Treasury Secretary Geithner speaks to Greater Baltimore Committee May 18, 2012 - The Baltimore Sun ...speech, Geithner was asked prepared questions from Greater Baltimore Committee members by Maryland Public Television host Jeff Salkin. Topics included the financial unrest in Greece, JPMorgan's recent $2 billion loss and the federal deficit. "It presented a sober reality," said James D. Fielder Jr., of Harford County. He said his main take away from Geithner's words is that "there's greater confidence on the United State's ability to respond to financial crises abroad than here at...
- Changes keep immigration law intact, add provision May 18, 2012 - Montgomery Advertiser Scott Beason, R-Gardendale, one of the co-sponsors of the law. Beason's House counterpart, Republican Rep. The provision has been labeled a "scarlet letter" by opponents. Bill Beasley, D-Clayton, as he walked; Beasley introduced legislation that sought repeal of the measure. Four protesters were arrested in the Senate.
- Retired Marine general explains to The Oklahoman the importance of energy independence May 18, 2012 - The Daily Oklahoman May 18--North American energy independence would have dramatic effects on the American economy and foreign policy, according to retired Marine Maj. My first concern is to reduce the cause of the conflict overseas by reducing our reliance on foreign fossil fuels. Then we should develop more efficient, cleaner uses of fuels." North American energy independence is an increasingly popular concept.
- Retired Marine general explains to The Oklahoman the importance of energy independence May 18, 2012 - The Daily Oklahoman May 18--North American energy independence would have dramatic effects on the American economy and foreign policy, according to retired Marine Maj. My first concern is to reduce the cause of the conflict overseas by reducing our reliance on foreign fossil fuels. Then we should develop more efficient, cleaner uses of fuels." North American energy independence is an increasingly popular concept.
- Figures show W.Va. coal jobs up under Obama May 18, 2012 - The Charleston Gazette Mine Workers President Cecil Roberts. The Coal Forum is an arm of the state Coal Mine Safety and Technical Review Committee, charged by state law with conducting "coal advocacy programs." Lawmakers have given the Coal Forum about $60,000 in state money over the last two years. West Virginia Coal Association vice president and lobbyist Chris Hamilton, who is co-chairman of the Coal Forum, said he wasn't aware that the number of mining jobs had increased in the state under the...
- Figures show W.Va. coal jobs up under Obama May 18, 2012 - The Charleston Gazette Mine Workers President Cecil Roberts. The Coal Forum is an arm of the state Coal Mine Safety and Technical Review Committee, charged by state law with conducting "coal advocacy programs." Lawmakers have given the Coal Forum about $60,000 in state money over the last two years. West Virginia Coal Association vice president and lobbyist Chris Hamilton, who is co-chairman of the Coal Forum, said he wasn't aware that the number of mining jobs had increased in the state under the...
- U.S. imposes stiff tariffs on Chinese for 'dumping' solar panels May 18, 2012 - Los Angeles Times ...the global production of solar cells and the growth of solar panel installations in the U.S. Over just a few years, China has grabbed about half of the U.S. market for solar panels. U.S. imports of Chinese solar cells were valued at about $3.1 billion last year. U.S. developers and installers of solar panels have generally welcomed the cheaper Chinese panels, saying they've helped make solar installation more affordable to businesses and homeowners. But U.S. maker SolarWorld...
- U.S. imposes stiff tariffs on Chinese for 'dumping' solar panels May 18, 2012 - Los Angeles Times ...the global production of solar cells and the growth of solar panel installations in the U.S. Over just a few years, China has grabbed about half of the U.S. market for solar panels. U.S. imports of Chinese solar cells were valued at about $3.1 billion last year. U.S. developers and installers of solar panels have generally welcomed the cheaper Chinese panels, saying they've helped make solar installation more affordable to businesses and homeowners. But U.S. maker SolarWorld...
- Dixon School Board says put sales tax on ballot May 18, 2012 - The Daily Gazette (Sterling, Ill.) School Board passed a resolution last week. Anything that takes the burden off property tax payers is a good thing, Dixon board members Jim Schielein and Tom LeMoine said before casting their yes votes. "I think this would be a way we could reduce future taxes on real estate," LeMoine said. "We'd be using this instead of getting bonds and levying property tax to fund building projects. It would in effect reduce the real estate tax, I would think." Property taxes are...
- EDITORIAL: Tax compromise May 18, 2012 - The Hutchinson News And it is projected to open up a hole in the state budget that would approach $2.5 billion by July 2018. While Gov. Sam Brownback wants a tax cut at all costs, he seems to know that the bill now on his desk is not ideal.
- Dixon School Board says put sales tax on ballot May 18, 2012 - The Daily Gazette (Sterling, Ill.) School Board passed a resolution last week. Anything that takes the burden off property tax payers is a good thing, Dixon board members Jim Schielein and Tom LeMoine said before casting their yes votes. "I think this would be a way we could reduce future taxes on real estate," LeMoine said. "We'd be using this instead of getting bonds and levying property tax to fund building projects. It would in effect reduce the real estate tax, I would think." Property taxes are...
- Railroad Commission candidates say EPA must be reined in May 18, 2012 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram It issues permits for drilling and other oil field activities, regulates intrastate pipelines and natural gas distribution, inspects wells and enforces rules governing pollution and safety. Rick Perry in July 2011 appointed Barry Smitherman to fill the seat. There is no Democratic candidate for the seat. Smitherman, a former chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, is chairman of the three-person Railroad Commission.
- Railroad Commission candidates say EPA must be reined in May 18, 2012 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram It issues permits for drilling and other oil field activities, regulates intrastate pipelines and natural gas distribution, inspects wells and enforces rules governing pollution and safety. Rick Perry in July 2011 appointed Barry Smitherman to fill the seat. There is no Democratic candidate for the seat. Smitherman, a former chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, is chairman of the three-person Railroad Commission.
- Changes keep immigration law intact, add provision May 18, 2012 - Montgomery Advertiser Scott Beason, R-Gardendale, one of the co-sponsors of the law. Beason's House counterpart, Republican Rep. The provision has been labeled a "scarlet letter" by opponents. Bill Beasley, D-Clayton, as he walked; Beasley introduced legislation that sought repeal of the measure. Four protesters were arrested in the Senate.
- More than half of children born in a year are minorities May 18, 2012 - The Philadelphia Inquirer We would be losing population if not for them.
- More than half of children born in a year are minorities May 18, 2012 - The Philadelphia Inquirer We would be losing population if not for them.
