Monday, December 17, 2012
Boehner to propose tax hike on the very rich
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner’s office would not confirm or deny a report which said the top Republican has proposed raising taxes on wealthy Americans as part of a deficit reduction deal.
In what would be a significant concession in negotiations to strike an 11th-hour deal, Boehner would agree to let marginal tax rates rise on people making $1 million or more annually, provided President Barack Obama make cuts to entitlement programs, according to the Politico website.
“We have not commented on the content of private discussions, and we’re certainly not going to comment on rumors”, Boehner spokesman Michael Steel told AFP about the report.
The White House did not respond to requests for comment about the possible offer, for which Politico cited two sources close to the negotiations.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
BREAKING NEWS
BREAKING: Police estimate 13,000 Michigan workers are currently rallying inside and outside the Capitol--the biggest protest ever! Follow the story on FB Working Michigan, get breaking photos and updates from Twitter @wearemichigan
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Listen to the American People
Don’t hold tax cuts for 98% of Americans hostage to more tax giveaways for billionaires.
Common sense says the wealthiest Americans need to pay their fair share to fix our budget.
US to increase military presence in Philippines
U.S. and Philippine officials will meet this week to discuss expanding American presence in the Asian nation, a senior diplomat said, amid tensions with China over its claims to vast waters in the region.
The meetings in Manila on Tuesday, December 11, and Wednesday, December 12, will have a special focus on defense and regional matters, Philippine Assistant Secretary for U.S. affairs Carlos Sorreta told reporters.
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