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Where McCain, Obama stand on the issues
A look at where Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stand on a selection of issues:
Nations:Pakistan U.S. Afghanistan Israel People:Barack Obama Mahmoud Ahmadinejad John McCain Activities:US Election 2008
2008-10-13
In Manhattan, $250,000 Isn't Rich
When I read a BusinessWeek.com Debate Room posting recently from a reader who said $250,000 per year is "rich" and that, even in New York City, that amount should buy you a house and leave you with an extra $5,000 per month, I laughed and then seethed.
Nations:U.S. Source:(BusinessWeek)
2008-10-13
Exclusive: McCain plans new tax cuts
Grasping for a foothold on the economy, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) plans to propose new tax cuts this week as part of an economic package designed to lure investors back to the stock market, campaign advisers said Sunday.
People:Bob Schieffer Lindsey Graham John McCain Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(Politico)
2008-10-12
Slow economy hits state sales tax revenue
NEW YORK – State tax revenue rose slightly in the second quarter, but revenue from sales tax, fuel tax and property tax all dropped compared to a year ago, according to a report released Tuesday. The report warned that states and cities would be forced to cut spending as tax revenues dropped further.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AP)
2008-10-07
Tax breaks big and small sweeten financial bailout
WASHINGTON - Millions of taxpayers, thousands of businesses and groups as diverse as solar power developers and natural disaster victims will see tax relief with the House vote Friday to approve and send to the president a $700 billion financial rescue plan.
Nations:U.S. People:Kay Bailey Hutchison Rush Limbaugh Nancy Pelosi Activities:2008 U.S. Financial Rescue
2008-10-03
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- Where McCain, Obama stand on the issues 2008-10-13
- In Manhattan, $250,000 Isn't Rich 2008-10-13
- Exclusive: McCain plans new tax cuts 2008-10-12
- Slow economy hits state sales tax revenue 2008-10-07
- Tax breaks big and small sweeten financial bailout 2008-10-03
- Impasse over AMT, other tax relief continues 2008-09-29
- NYC cutting its budget to weather Wall Street woes 2008-09-23
- EU finance ministers split over sales tax cuts 2008-09-13
- British unions press for tax cuts amid downturn 2008-09-07
- Could Florida Survive the Big One? 2008-09-07
- Wind, solar energy built on temporary tax breaks 2008-08-31
- Venezuela nets 4.3 billion dollars in windfall oil profit tax 2008-08-27
- China considers $54bln stimulus plan: state media 2008-08-25
- Lone accountant takes on IRS and wins 2008-08-24
- Health Care: The Real Fiscal Nightmare 2008-08-19
- Most companies in US avoid federal income taxes 2008-08-12
- China boosts textile tax rebates to help exporters 2008-08-03
- McCain backs off his no-new-tax pledge 2008-07-29
- In oil-rich Norway, petrol prices most expensive in Europe 2008-07-23
- Emerging markets want concrete action at WTO talks 2008-07-22
- EU offers to cut farm tariffs 60 percent 2008-07-21
- Argentina's Senate rejects tax hike on grain exports 2008-07-17
- The Next Victim of the Real Estate Crisis 2008-06-30
- House passes alternative minimum tax relief 2008-06-25
- When Builders Go Broke 2008-06-18
- McCain hits Obama on windfall profits tax 2008-06-18
- McCain, Obama offer different visions on taxes 2008-06-17
- NY health official: Higher tax helps smokers quit 2008-06-15
- Installment Sales: The Time Is Ripe 2008-06-15
- Britain hit by fuel drivers protest, strike 2008-06-14
- Obama wants payroll tax on incomes above $250,000 2008-06-13
- Obama vs. McCain: Taxing and Spending 2008-06-12
- Taxing the 'Not-So-Rich' Rich 2008-06-11
- Don't Let the Rules Overtax Your Retirement 2008-06-11
- Senate GOP blocks windfall taxes on Big Oil 2008-06-10
- Senate debates higher profits tax on oil companies 2008-06-10
- EU mulls windfall tax on oil companies 2008-06-03
- N.Y.'s cigarette tax climbs to nation's highest 2008-06-03
- Records show Sharpton owes overdue taxes, other penalties 2008-05-09
- Bush says rebate checks will boost ailing economy 2008-05-03
- Many states appear to be in recession as deficits grow 2008-04-25
- McCain to Seek New Tax Cuts 2008-04-15
- McCain to propose tax cuts, lash Democrats 2008-04-15
- Beer-sipping clients have taxes done in a bar 2008-04-10
- Business tax break added to Senate housing bill 2008-04-04
- Clinton to announce $7B jobs plan 2008-04-02
- More Californians back tax hikes, poll finds 2008-03-27
- "Tax freedom day" 3 days earlier in 2008: group 2008-03-26
- Budget would torpedo Bush's tax cuts 2008-03-14
Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100
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