Tag Archives: taxes

The Fate of the Bush Tax Cuts After the 2012 Election

Former Rep. Vin Webber (R-MN), Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), and Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) discuss how the Bush Tax Cuts will fare after the possible 2012 election of Mitt Romney, and whether there’s any hope of compromise in a potential lame duck Obama Administration. Complete video available for free at fora.tv

Posted in ForaTV | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

Why You Should Care: Solar Panel Protectionism (E17)

As America struggles to kick-start its economy, Tim tries to explain why solar panel tariffs should interest his metallic friend and shed light on US protectionism. Tim Kirby’s channel: www.youtube.com Why You Should Care on our website: rt.com Why You Should Care on YouTube: www.youtube.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow [...]

Posted in Russia Today | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

Biden Slams Romney for Withholding Tax Returns

“He wants you to show your papers, but he won’t show us his,” Vice President Joe Biden said in a speech to La Raza, the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, in reference to Mitt Romney’s refusal to disclose his tax returns. There are many questions surrounding the finances [...]

Posted in TDC | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

FACT: Taxes LOWEST Under Obama

President Obama has lowered federal income taxes to their lowest point in 30 years according to a new report by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office. This simple fact should help combat the lie that Obama is tax-happy that is constantly spread by the radical anti-tax wing that has taken over the Republican Party. Read the [...]

Posted in TDC | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

Republican Austerity Risks Recession, Argues Timothy Geithner

Complete video available for purchase at fora.tv Timothy Geithner, US Secretary of the Treasury, argues the Republican’s plans for US debt austerity could propel America back into a double dip recession. Geithner states that now isn’t the time to cut growth inducing spending initiatives. —- In his visit to San Francisco, Secretary Geithner will address [...]

Posted in ForaTV | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

Krugman: Our Economic Catastrophe Could Be Solved Easily

Complete video available for purchase at fora.tv Paul Krugman, columnist for The New York Times and author of End This Depression Now!, asserts that Congress and uncompromising politicians are standing in the way of true economic recovery. Krugman believes that there are “easy fixes”, but that leaders are failing to act. —- Nobel Laureate economist [...]

Posted in ForaTV | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

Inside Story Americas – Wisconsin: A nail in the coffin of US unions?

Scott Walker sparked massive protests when he eliminated collective bargaining rights of most public workers in his state, Wisconsin. But after months of political turmoil, the Republican US governor claimed a decisive victory in a recall election. How will this impact the US presidential race? Guests: Robert Kraig, Alex Seitz-Wald, Brendan Steinhauser.

Posted in Al Jazeera | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

Austerity? To be sure! Irish vote favors belt-tightening

Early results suggest Ireland has said ‘yes’ to the EU-backed fiscal treaty drawn up in response to the Eurozone debt crisis. The plan was supported by the government and trade unions, but critics worry that now, control of the country’s finances will be handed to Brussels along with its sovereignty. RT’s Laura Smith is following [...]

Posted in Russia Today | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

Show Over? ‘EU doomed even if Greece opts out’

Greece is edging even close to the Euro exit door – after the latest talks to form a government failed. There’ll be more on Tuesday, but markets have already been dropped in reaction, while other EU nations are scrambling contingency plans. The second-largest party in Greece is the latest to refuse to join a coalition [...]

Posted in Russia Today | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

Greece on Fire: ‘Disaster looms, with or without Euro’

Last week was a truly hectic one for the EU, with violent anti-austerity demos and political deadlock again casting doubts over the future of the euro. In Spain, as many as hundreds of thousands marched in nationwide protest. They chanted slogans and waved banners demanding an end to cuts and painful austerity. In Italy, violent [...]

Posted in Russia Today | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

The Truth Behind America’s Unemployment Infographic

‘The Truth Behind America’s Unemployment’ infographic highlights the facts behind America’s struggle to find work. The full infographic: visualeconomics.creditloan.com Add TDC to your circles on Google+ plus.google.com Join the conversation on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow The Daily Conversation on Twitter www.twitter.com

Posted in TDC | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

Deep in Debt: Big bills to get bigger for UK taxpayers?

Britain’s got big bills to pay, but is looking to a century-old solution when times were even tougher. Never-ending loans to cover the cost of the First World War are still being repaid today, but the Treasury Chief is planning more. And that means a financial headache for tomorrow’s children, as Ivor Bennett reports. RT [...]

Posted in Russia Today | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed