Some Taxpayers Will Benefit, Others Will Pay for Housing Bailout Bill
The federal housing bailout bill has a number of tax provisions that will affect normal taxpayers not in the market for a house.
State Sales Tax Holidays Target Back-to-School Spending
A number of states are temporarily suspending sales taxes on back-to-school purchases, but only for a few days at a time. Is your state on the list?
Federal Minimum Wage Increases July 24
The second of three scheduled raises to the minimum wage goes into effect July 24.
Government Workers Unions' Flex Muscle on Capitol Hill
Government workers unions, looking to overturn recent initiatives that sought to reduce the cost of government through outsourcing to the private sector, have strong allies in this Congress.
State Consumption Taxes Continue to Rise
A comprehensive survey of sales, gas and cigarette taxes by state shows sizeable increases for most jurisdictions in the last year.
House Passes Bill to Expand ADA's Reach
The House of Representatives has approved a bill that would expand Americans with Disabilities Act protections to millions of workers not previously covered.
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