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Andrew Cuomo Limits Government
The Democratic governor could teach Washington a thing or two about being adult. A newly elected governor just persuaded his dysfunctional state legislature to close a multi-billion-dollar deficit, keep taxes in check, and limit annual Medicaid spending. Surely, these must … Continue reading
Washington's Lies
You say, “Williams, you don’t show much trust in the White House and Congress.” Let’s check out their past dishonesty. Continue reading
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Trial lawyers' gun for their own loophole
In exchange for the billion dollars that the legal profession has contributed to lawmakers since 1990 — the vast majority of it to Democrats — trial lawyers are gunning for a tax break that applies only to them, worth some $1.6 billion. Continue reading
The Golden State’s Golden Tax Opportunity
Next month, California legislators may have the opportunity for a long-term solution to the Golden State’s notorious boom-bust cycle, currently in its “bust” stage. A state commission launched by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger may recommend a flat tax on income, which would stabilize revenue and help launch a recovery. If so, it won’t come a moment too soon, since many believe that the state’s recently enacted $84.6 billion budget virtually guarantees another crisis as a sequel. Continue reading
