A look at problems with the tax code in an Opinion piece from Roll Call.... Washington, D.C., frequently gets wrapped up in debates over the tax code. Proposals for new wealth taxes, changes to marginal tax rates, or adjusting the estate tax capture the imagination of policy … [Read more...] about American Taxes….Frightlfully Complicated….
Trump immigration assistant Miller doubling down on immigration hardline policy….
The man behind the scene in the Trump admin is 33 year old Stephen Miller..... And with the news of Homeland Sec Neilsen leaving? One would expect a piece about Miller's efforts to keep his boss, the President focused to keeping a hardline against any immigration, illegal … [Read more...] about Trump immigration assistant Miller doubling down on immigration hardline policy….
New York State looking to allow Congressional access to Donald Trump’s state tax forms….
The state has Democratic majorities in both legislative house and a Democratic Governor... It will be about how hard they want to do this... Trump and Republicans are sure to label this straight out politics, which it WOULD be, of course... But polling HAS shown that a … [Read more...] about New York State looking to allow Congressional access to Donald Trump’s state tax forms….
Israel will have a national leadership election Tuesday….
With the current Prime Minister Netanyahu looking over his shoulder at possible criminal charges? It appears he has swung over the hard right politically.... With help from Donald Trump? He is joining those who want Israel to NEVBER trade land the country has annexed for … [Read more...] about Israel will have a national leadership election Tuesday….
Nancy Pelosi receive the 2019 Kennedy Profile in Courage award…..
Lord KNOWS she deserves it.... From managing to get and keep a second run as House Speaker.... To keeping her party members in line.... To above all? Becoming a brake on a President that seems to be running amuck.... She HAS out front fighting for American's, and … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi receive the 2019 Kennedy Profile in Courage award…..
Homeland boss Kirstjen Nielsen is out…..
The agency has been difficult to manage ever since it was put together.... Under Trump ? It has been the focus of Trump's political ire.... Immigration is a thing that is NEVER gonna just stop.... Trump probably knows that.... But has been trying to sell the … [Read more...] about Homeland boss Kirstjen Nielsen is out…..
Brexit decisions week for Britain…..
Maybe? This whole thing could go on for months and even YEARS it looks like.... It's crunch week. Britain is due to leave the EU without any kind of deal on Friday — an outcome only the most extreme Brexiteers want. Between the lines: Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar summed up … [Read more...] about Brexit decisions week for Britain…..
The Democratic House Committee moves too protect its party incumbents….
It's NOT really a big fight... With a new House majority? Democrats in the House are not in any mood to give it away... While Progressive/Lefties in the party may want things to be wide open for anybody? Common sense means you protect those who enable you to even have … [Read more...] about The Democratic House Committee moves too protect its party incumbents….