Category Archives: Trump

Gary Cohn on taxes

Posted on August 29, 2017 by

Only morons pay the estate tax.–attributed to Gary Cohn On the personal side, we have protected the three big deductions — charitable, mortgage and retirement saving. We want to raise the standard deduction caps and get rid of many of … Continue reading →

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Can the President do what he likes?

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

Can the President do what he likes? Pretty much, I think. The President is expected to faithfully execute the laws, but the President can veto bills, take exception with signing statements, or direct subordinates to ignore laws. The courts might … Continue reading →

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An actual photo of Tom Reed and Donald Trump together

Posted on August 25, 2017 by

Anil Melwani, a Manhattan CPA from 212 Tax Services, said it seems fiscally unlikely for New Yorkers to get a credit for all of their state and local taxes since that could mean huge refunds. But getting a percentage of … Continue reading →

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A worthwhile proposal from the Problem Solvers Caucus?

Posted on August 4, 2017 by

The Problem Solvers Caucus claims: (First) Our plan would stabilize markets by making the cost-sharing payments mandatory and thereby prevent rates from rising sharply. Second, we provide a relief valve to help states deal with the high cost of pre-existing … Continue reading →

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Tom Reed on dignity

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

Tom Reed writes op eds infrequently; here are some: The Dignity of Developing Our Workforce June 30, 2017 Op-Eds Obama’s Middle Class Trap May 24, 2016 Op-Eds Issues:  Economy and Jobs It’s Time to Restart Greenidge October 27, 2015 Op-Eds Defending Private Property … Continue reading →

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Men at work

Posted on July 19, 2017 by
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Men or Laws?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

“I know Jared. He’s a great guy, decent guy,” Kelly told NBC’s Chuck Todd on “Meet The Press.” I know from watching “horse operas,” that after committing a crime, the bad guys go back to the hideout to “lay low.” … Continue reading →

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