Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.25 Fair Tax Act

Republicans Buoyed by Freshmen Seek Rewrite of Tax System

2012-08-01T11:04:51Z

The national retail sales tax measure is H.R. 25. To contact the reporter on this story: Richard Rubin in Washington at rrubin12@bloomberg.net To contact the editor responsible for this story: Jodi Schneider at jschneider50@bloomberg.net

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Republicans Buoyed by Freshmen Seek Rewrite of Tax System

2012-08-01T10:43:22Z

Your Opinion: All will benefit from Fair Tax

2012-07-17T04:27:27Z

All classes of taxpayers and businesses will benefit with the passing of the FairTax. Ask your U.S. Representative to support HR25. There are 70 Representatives co-sponsoring HR25 now. Issue-oriented letters to the editor in response to this or ...

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Instant Message: Questions for candidates

2012-07-11T23:47:03Z

Why should we vote for them if they hate Americans? Congressman Young, you promised on March 9, 2010, to co-sponsor H.R. 25 when sworn into office. You’ve been in office for 554 days. When will you honor your promise? American job creators are ...

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CONGRESSIONAL MISCONCEPTIONS

2012-07-11T09:13:44Z

Recently our local DFW FairTax group received a letter from one of our Congressman. It was in response to a visit we made to his office to discuss H.R. 25. He was very gracious with his time and even more so to send us a follow up letter to ...

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PHIL SCHILTZ: Marxism in America

2012-07-07T23:51:48Z

Over the years, it has been expanded exponentially to fulfill this goal. Only repeal of the 16th Amendment and passage of a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25 and S. 13) will remove this burden and all the redistribution it contains and encourages.

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What is the FairTax and which Presidential candidates are supporting it?

2012-07-07T10:15:45Z

Under the FairTax, all Americans consume what they see as their necessities of life free of tax. While permitting no exemptions, the FairTax (HR25/S13) provides a monthly universal prebate to ensure that each family unit can consume tax free at ...

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Your Opinion: Fair tax would dismantle IRS

2012-06-30T13:30:10Z

The IRS will be the enforcer of that law. Rep. Woodall is correct in supporting HR25/S13. The Fair Tax Bill which would end the income tax and dismantle the IRS. This tax reform bill has 69 co-sponsors in the House and eight co-sponsors in the Senate.

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Steve King: 'Freedom and liberty have taken a hard blow'

2012-06-28T12:06:38Z

“I call for the immediate repeal of ObamaCare, the repeal of the sixteenth amendment [the income tax] and the passage of H.R. 25, the Fair Tax which abolishes the enforcement mechanism of the IRS,” King continued. “American freedom and Liberty have .

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Times of Trenton Letters to the Editor - June 25

2012-06-25T07:16:43Z

This can be accomplished by passing the FairTax (fairtax.org), now in Congress as HR25. The FairTax eliminates all personal and corporate income taxes and replaces that with a revenue-neutral consumption tax. This will position the U.S. as an ...

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Letters: Plaudits for a lonely FairTax crusader

2012-06-09T23:49:13Z

None gives a valid objection. Seventy-seven members of Congress have signed on to the House bill (H.R. 25) and Senate bill (S. 13) - honest legislators who believe they were elected to represent the people. The House bill could not get out of committee.

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End N.J. income tax, don't just cut it

2012-05-20T02:58:45Z

New Jersey should focus on significantly increasing economic growth and implement a state version of the “FairTax” bill,” HR25 in the U.S House. Therefore, New Jersey should eliminate all personal and corporate state income taxes and ...

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Candidates answer questions about their races in the general election primary

2012-05-16T19:59:59Z

For the economy, I propose repeal of the 16th amendment and will sign on to H.R. 25 Fair Tax. My campaign is focused on the BEE; Borders, Energy and Economy.” George Harper, “Cutting taxes, cutting spending, cutting regulation – these do ...

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Candidates answer questions about their races in the general election primary

2012-05-16T19:59:59Z

Candidates answer questions about their races in the general election primary

2012-05-16T19:59:59Z

Stop nibbling and support real tax reform

2012-05-15T19:54:00Z

There is a bill in Congress that will do just that. It is The Fair Tax Act of 2011 (H.R. 25). It calls for the elimination of the IRS and all tax on income, which includes personal, business, payroll, estate and capital gains. It replaces tax on ...

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Your Opinion: Fair Tax cure

2012-05-06T13:02:20Z

She is right on target. If the new president we elect in November would follow Martin’s recommendations to introduce and pass (HR25) The Fair Tax Bill, and it became law all of our economic and social problems would all be taken care of.

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District 9 candidates answer questions from WBTV

2012-04-26T18:36:19Z

and sunset date My second priority will be to co-sponsor the Fair Tax (H.R. 25). I will move for energy independence through legislative acts that are geared towards free market capitalism and less government regulation. My third priority will be to ...

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Your Opinion: Fair tax would mean tax hike

2012-04-25T22:55:12Z

I read with interest Beverly Martin’s letter about the Fair Tax bill (HR25). I urge seniors to take a careful look at this bill because every indication is that it will result in a substantial tax increase for seniors. Under present law ...

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Letters to editor: April 19

2012-04-19T01:40:59Z

In fact there is a bill in the current Congress with more than 70 congressional cosponsors to do just that. Learn more about HR25/S13 and voice your support to your elected representatives to make real tax reform a priority. April 15 can be just ...

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The FairTax: A Bold Solution for a Better America

2012-04-18T11:07:41Z

Woodall, the primary sponsor of H.R. 25, The FairTax, along with many other FairTax co-sponsors from both the House and the Senate (S. 13), as well as the Presidents of the National Small Business Association and the National Taxpayers Union, made remarks

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IRS Offers Tips For After Tax Day

2012-04-18T10:03:15Z

United States ... (click for more) Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement today on tax day, urging Congress to pass the Fair Tax. H.R. 25, or the Fair Tax Act, that he said "would replace the complicated ... (click for more)

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Fair Tax good for women

2012-04-18T06:49:59Z

Obama’s policy on taxes stresses equality and not fairness. The Fair Tax, presently under consideration by Congress as HR25, would be a major step toward achieving fairness and individual economic security. It eliminates all payroll ...

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Lee Davis: Supreme Court Hears Argument On Cocaine Cases

2012-04-17T21:38:48Z

Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement today on tax day, urging Congress to pass the Fair Tax. H.R. 25, or the Fair Tax Act, that he said "would replace the complicated ... (click for more) The Town and Country Barbershop at 125 N.

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Mauldin Named Chairman Of Board Of FSGBank Parent Group

2012-04-17T20:55:51Z

Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-09) released the following statement today on tax day, urging Congress to pass the Fair Tax. H.R. 25, or the Fair Tax Act, that he said "would replace the complicated ... (click for more) The Town and Country Barbershop at 125 N.

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Gingrey: ‘The fair tax would ensure that all citizens are treated equally’

2012-04-17T18:47:00Z

Today is considerd to be tax freedom day. Today, those in Congress who support the FairTax H.R. 25, gathered for a Tax Day press conference in the front of the U.S. Capitol. While democrats and liberals do not support the fair tax and have out-right ...

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Your Opinion: Fair Tax would grow economy

2012-04-16T05:26:27Z

HR25, the FairTax, ends the nightmare as well as the corruption of politicians working with industry to create tax loopholes in exchange for campaign donations and votes. (See Ken Hoagland’s book, The FairTax Solution.) Taxes placed on wealth ...

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Keep taxes low and rein in government spending

2012-04-11T12:56:12Z

There is no shortage of good ideas for tax reform. For instance, we could use Tennessee as a model for tax reform, which is why I am a cosponsor of H.R. 25, the FairTax. The FairTax isn't just about taxes; it is about freedom, jobs, smaller government and

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Keep taxes low and rein in government spending

2012-04-11T12:56:12Z

The most spectacular thing ever: Barry Zito’s 11-pitch at-bat

2012-04-10T15:06:14Z

burris gotta go this guy couldnt hit water if he fell out of a boat ,bring back kevin fransen fransen can hit and play with hustle fred lewis needs to hit the cutoff man more often wynn is unrated guy hits 300 10 hr 25 sb great d

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Fair Tax would fix our economic woes

2012-04-05T00:10:13Z

Let us focus on tax reform as a significant step to rebalance our economy. The Fair Tax, in Congress as HR 25, is the most promising tax reform alternative. It is revenue-neutral and eliminates all payroll, federal individual and corporate income taxes.

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Your Opinion: Income tax a colossal waste

2012-04-04T05:40:41Z

James Madison in Federalist 62. End the madness. Pass HR25 The FairTax. Issue-oriented letters to the editor in response to this or about other local topics are welcome. All letters should be limited to 400 words. The author's name must appear ...

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What our economy needs is the FairTax bill

2012-04-02T05:43:03Z

To the 76 members of Congress who have cosponsored HR25 and S13, consider yourselves exempt from this message. To the rest of you, ignorance of the FairTax bill is inexcusable after $23 million worth of research and countless pleadings from your ...

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South Alabama entertains Middle Tennessee in Sun Belt baseball

2012-03-29T18:19:25Z

325, six doubles), and Jordan Patterson (.316, 5 HR, 25 RBI). Trent Miller (.340, 7 HR, 22 RBI) and Ethan Williams (.322, 5 HR, 16 RBI) pace Middle Tennessee hitters. The Raiders are hitting .253 overall and .277 in conference play.

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Scouting Local Illinois Baseball Teams

2012-03-23T21:54:08Z

Players to watch: Dan Lietz, Sr., LHP/OF, (7-2, 2.16 ERA, 48 IP, 65 K, BA .313, 3 HR, 25 RBIs); Ben Kirchler, Sr., SS/2B (.375, 5 HR, 31 RBIs, 13 SB); Michael Hurley, Sr., IF (.370, 11 RBIs). Outlook: H-F should be able to contend in the tough SWSC Blue.

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Union County Tea Party Endorses Tax FairTax

2012-03-23T20:13:55Z

designated as HR25 and S13, commonly known as the "FairTax;" and WHEREAS, the FairTax would replace the current tax code with a national retail sales tax that addresses the problems caused by Federal Income, Employment, Payroll, Estate, Gift and ...

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Letter: Government doesn’t ‘know best’ our needs

2012-03-22T00:26:49Z

Editor: Twenty-five years ago, I lived in the United Kingdom where I was born and grew up. For several years, the power and influence of government gradually pervaded every aspect of European daily life. This bureaucratic theory was aggressively ...

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Scouting the 2012 softball season

2012-03-20T22:40:38Z

LAPORTE (21-8) Players to watch: Sam Becker, Sr., 3B (.324 BA, 2 HR, 25 RBIs); Meghan Bunch, Sr., P (12-3, .311 BA, 2 HR, 20 RBIs); Hannah Fuller, Sr., P (9-4, 3 HR, 20 RBIs). Outlook: The Slicers are seeking their fifth-consecutive 20-win season ...

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Turn to Fair Tax in search of reform

2012-03-18T23:54:35Z

Pass the Fair School Funding Bill (SCR162) which distributes school funds evenly to all towns and a similar bill to one currently in the US Congress HR 25 the FairTax. Take a bold approach to business expansion in this state by enacting a ...

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Tigipko: About Hr 25 billion needed to implement president's social initiatives

2012-03-16T05:27:26Z

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Social Policy Minister Sergiy Tigipko has said that about Hr 25 billion is needed to implement the president's social initiatives. "Dear people's deputies, if we talk about the expenditures that have to be spent from our

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Bold tax plan can rejuvenate the state

2012-03-16T00:55:25Z

Tax reform can accomplish this and simultaneously accelerate state economic growth. A state version of the Fair Tax, now in Congress as HR 25, is the most promising tax reform option. To implement at state level, New Jersey should eliminate all ...

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Muni management must deal with flaws

2012-03-12T06:58:04Z

One significant way would be to unleash the power of the private sector by implementing a state version of the proposed Fair Tax, now in Congress as HR25. Thus California should eliminate all personal and corporate state income taxes and replace ...

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Muni management must deal with flaws

2012-03-11T06:59:15Z

Times of Trenton Letters to the Editor - March 10

2012-03-10T07:04:52Z

The FairTax (HR25 and S13), a consumption tax on new goods and services at the retail level, is the solution. It is fair, simple and effective. The text of the bill is 133 pages long. The FairTax unlocks the genius of American productivity ...

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Tax code needs more than just nibbling

2012-03-07T18:57:06Z

There is a viable plan already in Congress that would invigorate our economy: The Fair Tax Act of 2011 (HR 25), which has already had a couple hearings. The Fair Tax is a plan that replaces all federal income and payroll taxes with a progressive ...

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Times of Trenton Letters to the Editor - March 5

2012-03-05T06:20:41Z

We don’t have the luxury of waiting any longer. It’s vital to our country’s future to pass the FairTax (HR25/S13). It’s a revenue-neutral system that taxes spending instead of earnings and will remove everything that is wrong with our ...

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Letter to the Editor: Make taxes fair

2012-02-28T03:21:41Z

There is a bill now before Congress, HR25, which resolves the corporate tax issue and does not change the amount in taxes collected by the federal government. It also will create U.S. jobs, grow the economy and end tax favors for the rich ...

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Letter to the Editor: Make taxes fair

2012-02-28T03:14:32Z

Letter to the Editor: Make taxes fair

2012-02-28T03:14:32Z

3 Republicans vie for chance at seat in 10th Congressional District

2012-02-24T22:31:45Z

Anderson is opposed to an increase in the federal income tax. If elected, he promises to push for the passage of H.R. 25, the Fair Tax Act, which would impose a tax once on new goods and services at the point of purchase. “We need to eliminate taxes on .

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PHIL SCHILTZ: States race to cut income taxes

2012-02-19T01:09:12Z

The result was HR 25, The FairTax Act. The FairTax Plan is a common sense approach to address our overly complicated, over-lawyered, and over-lobbied tax code. The code changes from one that taxes income and innovation to one that taxes resource use and ..

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Light looks to shine in Hawks' season opener

2012-02-16T22:12:37Z

Top returning players: Danny Avella (Jr., INF, .232, 9 HR, 25 RBI); Jake Gronsky (So., INF, .292, HR, 28 RBI); Jon Guida (So, INF, .302); Jamie Rosenkranz (Sr., OF, .299, HR, 23 RBI, 8 SB); Ed Martin (Sr., OF, .295, 2 HR, 19 RBI); Owen Stewart (Sr.,

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FairTax group says IRS, federal income tax must go

2012-02-15T01:56:53Z

It's just enabling the federal government to collect your revenue." Pierce then summarized the main features of the Fair Tax Act, a bill in the US Congress (H.R. 25, S. 13) that would change the tax laws by abolishing the IRS and replacing all ...

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YOUR OPINION: Letters to the NEMS Daily Journal

2012-02-14T16:38:33Z

Many articles have been written about the need to reform or replace our current tax system. The Fair Tax Bill HR 25 is a plan that would accomplish this better than any other plan. U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee has been studying the bill and is interested in

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GOP critics hit Obama's $3.8 trillion budget

2012-02-14T06:30:05Z

Read more: National, Economy, Politics, GOP Attacks Obama's Budget, Republicans Attack Obama's Budget, Obama Budget, Federal Budget, 2013 Budget, Republicans want more Tax Cuts, Republicans want more Spending Cuts, Democrats Mostly Supportive of Obama ...

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Tax code unworkable

2012-02-13T23:56:23Z

There is a bill before Congress that would do just this: H.R. 25, the FairTax. And, whereas a consumption tax is traditionally hard on those on a fixed income or below the poverty level, the FairTax provides a "prebate" to cover the cost of necessities eac

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FairTax group says IRS, federal income tax must go

2012-02-09T16:44:28Z

FairTax group says IRS, federal income tax must go

2012-02-08T01:43:43Z

Letters from Readers: Discipline in school: Teachers need support

2012-02-05T01:00:00Z

...deserve four more years? The state ranked our district 50th out of 67. 8 out of 14 neighborhood high schools are in the bottom 25 (out of 404), only one neighborhood high school is in the top 184 (Mandarin 85, Fletcher 185). Teacher moral is rock bottom

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Employers add 243,000 jobs, national unemployment falls to 8.3 percent

2012-02-03T09:13:28Z

Read more: National, State, News, National Unemployment, National Unemployment Falls to 8.3 Percent, National Unemployment Rates, National Unemployment Rate Drops, January Jobs, January Unemployment Rates (AP) -- The unemployment rate is now at its lowest

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Lead letter: National sales tax would be improvement

2012-02-03T01:00:00Z

...and trade system electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket." -- B. Obama humbug, thanks for your support of the FairTax H.R.25 For those interested in learning more, go to the fairtax web site. You can listen to frequently ask questions videos, clic

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FairTax group says IRS, federal income tax must go

2012-02-01T03:03:36Z

Astros CAREavan Visiting OKC February 6

2012-01-30T12:31:29Z

408, 5 HR, 34 RBI), Altuve moved on to Double-A Corpus Christi (35 G, .361, 5 HR, 25 RBI) before a promotion to Houston in mid-July. He stayed with Houston as the regular second baseman the remainder of the season, batting .276 with two home runs and 12 ..

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[News] Why Southern Regional FairTax Director Personally Endorses Gingrich

2012-01-30T01:00:00Z

...discredit the FairTax with inaccurate and incorrect information. Congressman Paul has had ample opportunity to co-sponsor H.R.25, the FairTax bill, but has refused to do so. Scratch Paul. Next, Rick Santorum: I like Rick Santorum. He stands for a lot of

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Don Fiegen: Federal tax system needs overhaul

2012-01-29T01:12:38Z

We can leave our children and grandchildren something better. The Fair Tax organization has drafted bills for both the House and the Senate, H.R. 25 and S.13. The Fair Tax organization has sufficient support that there have been committee hearings on these

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College Hoops: Ole Miss tops Gamecocks

2012-01-28T19:50:30Z

Read more: Local, Sports, South Carolina Basketball, South Carolina Gamecocks, Ole Miss, Mississippi Rebels, Rebels Basketball, Terrance Henry, Jelan Kendrick, January 28, 2012, Malik Cooke, Brenton Williams, College, NCAA Basketball (AP) -- OXFORD, Miss .

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FairTax group says IRS, federal income tax must go

2012-01-27T07:34:23Z

CCU football names Patenaude new offensive coordinator

2012-01-26T18:26:59Z

CONWAY - Coastal Carolina head football coach Joe Moglia has named Dave Patenaude (pronounced Pat-tin-Node) offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Patenaude has 21 years of coaching experience, spending the past two years as Georgetown University

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CCU gets $10.2 million approval for new baseball/softball stadium

2012-01-25T17:23:44Z

CONWAY – The Coastal Carolina University baseball and softball programs have received approval from the State of South Carolina including finalized architectural renderings for a $10.2 million renovation that will put both programs’ facilities among .

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2012 Preseason DII/NAIA All-Buckeye State Baseball

2012-01-24T19:55:15Z

Alex McKinstry, UNOH: .271/.390/.297 3 2B, 16 RBI, 5-8 SB-ATT SS- Soph. Reid Rothenbuhler, Findlay: .329/.396/.443 8 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, 25 RBI 3B- Jr. Bob Suitca, Malone: .354/.440/.520 10 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 32 RBI OF- Jr. Pat Ross, Notre Dame: .304/.423/.

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Gingrich says he can 'shake up' nation's capital

2012-01-23T08:36:24Z

Read more: Local, State, National, News, Gingrich, Newt Gingrich, Gingrich Says he can 'Shake Up' Nation's Capital, South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary, Republican Primary, Republican Primary Win, Primary Win, Newt Gingrich Wins Primary ...

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Times of Trenton Letters to the Editor - Jan. 23

2012-01-23T06:49:01Z

The problem that the Internal Revenue Service is seeking additional funding because of the volume of telephone calls about the complicated income tax code can easily be resolved by adopting the FairTax (HR 25/S 13), now in Congress with 67 co ...

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'You Can‘t Drink Yourself Sober'

2012-01-21T16:24:03Z

he went on, “I am a big FairTax supporter. H.R. 25 would give us a leg up when attracting businesses. Eliminating property tax is a dream of mine. I think Florida is a great example with their tourist tax---a great model for a ...

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'You Can‘t Drink Yourself Sober'

2012-01-21T16:09:44Z

SBU finishes investigation into criminal case against Tymoshenko on UESU corporation

2012-01-20T12:00:23Z

Web links to Kyiv Post material are allowed provided that they contain a URL hyperlink to the www.kyivpost.com material and a maximum 500-character extract of the story. Otherwise, all materials contained on this site are protected by copyright law and may

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Governor Rick Snyder State of the State address

2012-01-18T17:17:43Z

Read more: State, Politics, Economy, Governor Rick Snyder, Rick Snyder State of the State Address, Michigan State of the State, Michigan Governor State of the State LANSING -- Michigan's Governor Rick Snyder will give his State of the State address at 7 p

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People First: The latest in the watch on Ukrainian democracy

2012-01-13T08:55:25Z

Budget revenue is fixed at Hr 332.8 billion ($41.7 billion) and budget expenditure at Hr 358 billion (44.8 billion) leaving an approximate budget deficit of Hr 25 billion ($3.1 billion). But even representatives of the authorities severely criticise the ..

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Another Centerfielder Named Lin

2012-01-10T15:18:22Z

He was promoted to Pawtucket on May 21 and finished with a seemingly-disappointing .234 average with 2 HR, 25 RBI and 16 SB in 85 games. But the Red Sox still placed Lin on their 40-man roster during the off-season. And Arnie Beyeler ...

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Romney rivals make final New Hampshire appeals

2012-01-09T08:10:03Z

Read more: National, Politics, Election, New Hampshire Primary, New Hampshire Republican Primary, Mitt Romney, Mitt Romney Rivals make Final Appeal in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney Rivals, Jon Huntsman, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, 2012 Republican Primaries

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Hours from voting, Iowa still unpredictable

2012-01-03T06:36:57Z

Read more: National, Politics, Election, Iowa Caucuses, Iowa Voters, Romney Predicts Iowa Win, Many Iowa Voters Undecided, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, 2012 Elections, 2012 Presidential Candidates DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Unpredictable to the end

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What Congress Heard from Constituents in 2011: Top 50 Bills in Congress That Garnered the Most Messages to Congress

2011-12-28T23:54:52Z

The "Fair Tax Act" took two spots in the top ten list, with the House version, H.R. 25, ranked second in popularity and the Senate version, S. 13, ranking ninth (both with 80% support.) H.R. 2306 to end the federal prohibition of marijuana, H.R. 3 to ...

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Mini-reviews

2011-12-23T06:57:09Z

But the message -- about giving kids responsibility -- and the tone make it hard to hate. 1 hr 25 G. The famous detective Sherlock Holmes meets his match in the criminal mastermind known as Professor Moriarty in this sequel to the 2009 film.

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PHIL SCHILTZ: Cash economy pays no taxes

2011-12-10T22:43:09Z

A consumption tax would dramatically enlarge the tax base and result in a more stable revenue stream. The FairTax, HR-25 and S-13, is the most fully researched revenue plan ever submitted to Congress. The tax lobbyists, however, are very much against this

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PHIL SCHILTZ: Cash economy pays no taxes

2011-12-10T22:43:09Z

More support for U.S. Fair Tax

2011-12-05T03:29:26Z

Thus, tax compliance cost is about 30 percent of actual Treasury revenues. This is incredible. The Fair Tax, now in Congress as HR25, is the most promising tax reform option. It eliminates all federal personal and corporate income and payroll ...

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Fair Tax is best solution to woes

2011-12-01T23:29:37Z

as outlined in HR25. Under this plan inequities and tax loopholes are eliminated, the poor and middle class receive much needed tax relief,the U.S. becomes a global business magnet and job growth surges to record levels. Unemployment shrinks as ...

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Forget Super Committee, enact the Fair Tax

2011-12-01T23:29:37Z

The FairTax Act (HR25, S13) is nonpartisan legislation which would promote economic growth by replacing all federal income and payroll based taxes with a progressive national retail sales tax. It has a zero rate of tax on manufacturing ...

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Times of Trenton Letters to the Editor - Nov. 29

2011-11-29T06:56:59Z

We know times are difficult, so let’s try a bold approach: Get economic freedom back by implementing the FairTax (FairTax.org) with HR 25, a bill currently in Congress. The FairTax eliminates the IRS and all federal, personal, corporate and ...

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Times of Trenton Letters to the Editor - Nov. 21

2011-11-21T06:37:50Z

The Fair Tax Act (H.R. 25, S. 13) eliminates federal, personal and corporate income taxes and gift, inheritance, capital gains, alternative minimum, Social Security, Medicare and self-employment taxes and replaces them with a progressive ...

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-11-08T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 6: 30 (39) >> Those Endearing Young Charms Robert Young. Romance between a salesgirl and a mechanic is disrupted. (1 hr.30 mins.) 7: 00 (99) Love Shines Kiefer Sutherland. Ron Sexsmith makes a last-ditch effort to pen a hit. ...

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-11-07T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) (166) >>> The Adventures of Baron Munchausen John Neville. The fictional baron regales an audience with his exploits. (2 hrs.10 mins.) 8: 50 (102) >> The Trotsky Jay Baruchel. A teenager thinks that he is the reincarnation o

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Frank on Competition, Government, and Darwin

2011-11-05T01:00:00Z

Robert Frank of Cornell University and author of The Darwin Economy talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about competition, government and the relevance of Darwin for economics. In a lively and spirited discussion, Frank argues that because people care

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Letter: Fairtax would collect based on what you spend, not what you earn, save ...

2011-11-03T01:00:00Z

HR 25, the 132-page Fairtax bill now in Congress, would replace the 67000 page IRS code. Our dysfunctional Congress does not act unless citizens demand it. We need Fairtax now, not four years from now! Now you know, do something about it! ...

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Michael Moore Visits Occupy Oakland, Calls For Mayor Quan

2011-10-28T01:00:00Z

Produce change by getting rid of the IRS and all of it's special interest rules that kill job creation and replace it with the FAIR TAX HR 25 S.13. Reinstate Glass-Steagle, repeal Grahm-Leach-Bliley, repeal the unlimited Fannie and Freddie Christmas .

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Prosecutor General's Office: Statute of limitations in Tymoshenko's UESU case ...

2011-10-24T01:00:00Z

Earlier, the Prosecutor General's Office reported that "on October 20, 2011, the Prosecutor General's Office cancelled a resolution closing a criminal case against Yulia Tymoshenko regarding the embezzlement of Hr 25 million in budget funds a

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Higher corporate taxes hurt American people

2011-10-20T01:00:00Z

... consumer prices lowered, increased US employment and people, not the government, decide how to spend earnings. Get educated, get involved, call your Congress person, support the FairTax Act-HR 25, S 296 (No Corporate taxing).

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-10-19T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 10: 45 (100) >> The Twilight Saga: New Moon Kristen Stewart. Bella finds herself drawn into the world of werewolves. (2 hrs.15 mins.) 11: 00 (101) Fakers Greyston Holt. Three Canadian teenagers mastermind a counterfeit operation. ...

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-10-18T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 2: 25 (99) Wandering Eye See 6 am (102) >>> Flame & Citron Thure Lindhardt. Two Danish assassins stalk Nazis and their collaborators. (2 hrs.20 mins.) 2: 45 (39) >> Starlift Doris Day. Performers unite to entertain a gro

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Letter: Fair sales tax is way to pay for what nation needs

2011-10-17T01:00:00Z

In the Fair Tax Act (HR 25/S 13), the sales tax rate would be 23 percent of the total payment including the tax ($23 of every $100 spent in total — calculated similarly to income taxes) — equal to a 30 percent traditional US sales tax ($23 on top of .

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-10-12T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 9: 15 (100) >> Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant John C. Reilly. A sideshow vampire turns a teenager into one of the undead. (2 hrs.) 9: 25 (166) >>> My Dog Skip Frankie Muniz. The gift of a puppy gives a lonely b

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-10-11T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 9: 45 (39) >> The Racket Robert Mitchum. A police captain tries to bust a gangland chieftain. (1 hr.30 mins.) (102) Not the Messiah: He's a Very Naughty Boy Michael Palin. "Monty Python's The Life of Brian" prompts

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Fair Tax would solve tax dilemma

2011-10-06T01:00:00Z

Most certainly and via the Fair Tax now in Congress as HR 25. The Fair Tax rewards and encourages economic success and is progressive. It eliminates all federal personal and corporate and payroll taxes; it replaces that with a revenue neutral ...

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YOUR VIEW: Tell Congress to support Fair Tax

2011-09-29T01:00:00Z

By Letters from our readers The FairTax Act of 2011 has been introduced in Congress as HR 25 and S13, with 67 House members and nine senators supporting the bill. The Fair Tax is a 23 percent sales (consumption) tax on all new goods and services. ...

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'Fairtax' a far cry from fair

2011-09-28T01:00:00Z

This is why the FairTax, also known as Congressional bills HR 25/ S. 13, is so interesting. According to the website www.fairtax.org, “The FairTax plan is a comprehensive proposal that replaces all federal income and payroll-based taxes with an ...

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Why 9-9-9 Is Even Worse Than Herman Cain's “Fair Tax”

2011-09-23T01:00:00Z

The most frequent objections to my view seemed to be: 1) My complaint that the Fair Tax bill HR 25 is more than 100 pages long was superfluous because the 30-word Sixteenth Amendment went on to generate hundreds of thousands of pages of tax code. ...

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-09-21T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) (166) >>> Primary Colors John Travolta. Southern gover-nor runs for president. (2 hrs.20 mins.) (102) >>> The Kids Are All Right Julianne Moore. Children of a lesbian couple get to know their biological father. (1 hr.50 m

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Obama to call for minimum tax rate for millionaires

2011-09-18T01:00:00Z

But if the Democrats are going to make 'everybody pays the same percent' their slogan, maybe the Republicans should get behind the FairTax Act (HR 25, S 13) to make it really so. It'd be fun to watch, anyway. The politics of envy get kind of o

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Explaining the FairTax bill proposal

2011-09-14T01:00:00Z

By ED LOUGHREY BY ED LOUGHREY The FairTax bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 1999 and titled HR 25. Languishing in committee since then it has been reintroduced in Congress each year. At the present time it has gathered 54 ...

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Explaining the FairTax bill proposal

2011-09-13T01:00:00Z

Mets denied right to wear special caps

2011-09-11T01:00:00Z

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball denied the New York Mets' request to wear baseball caps Sunday night honoring New York emergency service departments for their game against the Chicago ...

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GOP hopefuls unite behind one goal: Unseating Rep. Loebsack. Now it's just a

2011-09-11T01:00:00Z

A bill in Congress, HR-25, or as it's better known the Fair Tax Act of 2011, would repeal the income and other taxes, abolish the Internal Revenue Service, and enact a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States. ...

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Unions, Allies Back American Jobs Act

2011-09-09T01:00:00Z

FairTax (HR 25 & S. 13) would accomplish this. Certified Financial Planner, Ken Clark, in The Idiot's Pocket Guide to The FairTax, p. 103, writes: “The FairTax's most legitimate chance to contribute to economic growth comes from its ability

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Neumann: Imagine a fair tax

2011-09-09T01:00:00Z

The FairTax Act (HR 25, S 13) is nonpartisan legislation. It abolishes all federal personal and corporate income taxes, gift, estate, capital gains, alternative minimum, Social Security, Medicare, and self-employment taxes and replaces them with one ...

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LETTERS: Jobs plan rests in taxation

2011-09-07T01:00:00Z

It's called the FairTax and it is HR 25 in the House and S. 13 in the Senate. “US taxpayers pay an estimated $431.1 billion annually, or 30 percent of total income taxes collected, just to comply with and administer the US income tax system, ...

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Fair Tax bill is the only way to go

2011-09-07T01:00:00Z

In the house it's HR 25. It would stop the outsourcing of jobs and begin to bring home some of the billions in tax shelters in offshore banks. This would lead to a booming economy with no end in sight, not to mention getting rid of one of the most ...

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Movies Tonight and Sunday

2011-09-03T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 8: 10 (40) >> Demolition Man Sylvester Stallone. A frozen cop is thawed out to capture an old nemesis. (2 hrs.25 mins.) 8: 45 (61) >> Metal: A Headbanger's Journey Musicians discuss heavy metal and its impact on culture. (1

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ZERO Jobs Added in August, Jobless Rate Stays at 9.1%

2011-09-02T01:00:00Z

Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-09-01T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 10: 00 (57) Between Truth and Lies Mariel Hemingway. A psychiatrist must protect her daughter from a psychopath. (2 hrs.) (60) Black Rain Sara Canning. A scientist traces the source of contaminated rain. (2 hrs. ...

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-08-31T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 9: 45 (166) >> School Daze Larry Fishburne. An activist opposes a fraternity brother at a black college. (1 hr.30 mins.) 10: 00 (57) Fatal Trust Carol Alt. A widow learns a doctor is killing his elderly patients. (2 hrs. ...

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-08-30T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 8: 15 (165) >> Proof of Life Meg Ryan. A negotiator tries to rescue a woman's kidnapped husband. (2 hrs.20 mins.) 8: 30 (39) >> Rose Marie Ann Blyth. Indian loves a Mountie who loves a girl who loves a trapper. (2 hrs. ...

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Burton comprehends importance of deduction

2011-08-29T01:00:00Z

By supporting HR.25, Burton is sending a clear message that owning a home remains an essential part of the American dream and imposing additional taxes on America's home owners is not the answer to solve our nation's fiscal problems. ...

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A real jobs bill

2011-08-27T01:00:00Z

It's called the FairTax, and it is HR 25 in the House and S. 13 in the Senate. "US taxpayers pay an estimated $431.1 billion annually, or 30 percent of total income taxes collected, just to comply with and administer the US income tax system,&quo

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CBO report: Higher taxes, lower spending projected to reduce deficit

2011-08-24T01:00:00Z

MAYBE IF WE FIGURED OUT A WAY TO TAX ACCUMULATED WEALTH, RATHER THAN INCOME (PLEASE DEFINE INCOME- IT TAKES THE irs 70000 PAGES TO DO SO). Wait a minute- We HAVE figured out a way to tax accumulated wealth. Its called the FairTax (HR 25/S 13). ...

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-08-15T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 11: 45 (39) >>> Tell It to the Marines Lon Chaney. Silent. A Marine Corps sergeant trains a ragtag group of neophytes. (1 hr.45 mins.) 12: 15 (100) >> The Twilight Saga: New Moon Kristen Stewart. Bella finds herself drawn in

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HOWEY: As American Anxiety builds, London calling

2011-08-14T01:00:00Z

The FairTax Act (HR 25, S 13) abolishes all federal personal and corporate income taxes, gift, estate, capital gains, alternative minimum, Social Security, Medicare, and self-employment taxes and replaces them with one simple, visible, federal retail ...

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BRIAN HOWEY: Will American anxiety move from home to street?

2011-08-14T01:00:00Z

Congressman: CBO can't find any government spending that drives economic growth

2011-08-12T01:00:00Z

Can anyone say the Fair Tax Act, HR 25?? And it won't cost taxpayers anything. But it will get them back to work and increase their purchasing power, as well as vastly broaden the tax base. Silly Elmendorf. He should have asked Nancy Pelosi or Paul ..

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BRIAN HOWEY: As American anxiety builds, London is calling

2011-08-11T01:00:00Z

Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., The FairTax Act (HR 25, S 13) abolishes all federal personal and corporate income taxes, gift, estate, capital gains, alternative minimum, Social Security, Medicare and self-employment taxes and replaces them with one simple, ...

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Letters from readers: A sure cure

2011-07-31T01:00:00Z

...their income towards taxes than those at the top do? How much more can they pay? 78 million Americans already make less than 25K. Two last points, when Obama compromised in December to keep the Bush tax cuts, I remember pundits saying this would create

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D. Lee can add pop in Pittsburgh; Giants, Cards get new shortstops

2011-07-31T01:00:00Z

The Giants gave up Class AAA outfielder Thomas Neal (.295, 2 HR, 25 RBI in 60 games with Fresno), who was Baseball America's No. 96 overall prospect two years ago but fell off the list this season. He's still just 23. Rafael Furcal goes to the ...

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D. Lee can give Pirates pop; Giants, Cards get new shortstops

2011-07-30T01:00:00Z

Fair Tax built on spending, not earning

2011-07-28T01:00:00Z

It's time to give American producers and consumers a break by passing the Fair Tax Bill, S-13 in the Senate and HR-25 in the House. Get in touch with your senator and House member as soon as possible. For more information, call 1-800-FAIRTAX, ...

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Congress Considers Consumption Taxes

2011-07-27T01:00:00Z

“HR 25 specifies an effective (tax-inclusive) rate of 23 percent—a rate set to maintain revenue neutrality. To ensure that those living at or below the poverty line pay no sales tax, on net, the FairTax provides all families with a monthly demogrant,

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Woodall Credits Public With Helping Get FairTax Into Hearings

2011-07-27T01:00:00Z

The FairTax legislation, HR 25, now has 62 co-sponsors. “Today's hearing is a giant step forward not only for the FairTax, but for the legislative process,” Woodall said in a press release. “The American people are calling for tax reform and the

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Woodall Credits Public With Helping Get FairTax Into Hearings

2011-07-27T01:00:00Z

Woodall sponsored HR 25 introducing the FairTax, which now has 62 co-sponsors. “Today's hearing is a giant step forward not only for the FairTax, but for the legislative process,” Woodall said in a press release. “The American people are calling

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FairTax and VAT Hearings In Washington Tomorrow

2011-07-25T01:00:00Z

Woodall's Seventh District includes all of Barrow and Walton counties, most of Gwinnett County, and portions of Forsyth and Newton counties. He is the sponsor of HR 25, the FairTax. Interested in a follow-up to this article? ...

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Geen verlaagd btw-tarief voor verhuur ligplaatsen pleziervaartuigen

2011-07-22T01:00:00Z

Onder verwijzing naar HR 25 februari 2011, nr. 10/00151 (waarin de bv ook belanghebbende was) overweegt het hof dat de bv jegens de huurders van de ligplaatsen geen diensten verricht die kwalificeren als het geven van gelegenheid tot kamperen in de zin ..

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Movies on TV, toady & tonight

2011-07-19T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 12: 15 (102) >>> The Last Station Helen Mirren. Leo Tolstoy and his wife battle over his literary estate. (2 hrs.) 1: 00 (43) >>> How to Marry a Millionaire Marilyn Monroe. Three gold diggers rent a posh Manhattan penthou

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WOODALL: FairTax means jobs

2011-07-15T01:00:00Z

In the 112th Congress, I have introduced and continue to promote HR 25 - a bill you may know as the FairTax. It's impossible for me not to get excited about what the FairTax would mean for job creation in this country. ...

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-07-15T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 11: 30 (100) >> Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant John C. Reilly. A sideshow vampire turns a teenager into one of the undead. (2 hrs.) 11: 35 (166) >>> Fried Green Tomatoes Kathy Bates. Fannie Flagg's tale of

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Mets' midseason report card

2011-07-11T01:00:00Z

Davis was having a terrific offensive season at the time of his collision with David Wright in Colorado (.302, 7 HR, 25 RBIs in 129 at-bats). The left ankle injury has taken far longer to heal than originally foreseen, but Davis has started to make ...

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Taxpayers upset

2011-07-08T01:00:00Z

The chairman of the Committee on House Ways and Means has scheduled a hearing on the Fair Tax Bill (HR 25) before the entire committee on July 26. This is the first step toward moving the bill to the floor of the House for a vote. ...

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-07-07T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) (100) >>> Adoration Scott Speedman. A student inserts himself into an account of a failed terrorist plot. (1 hr.45 mins.) (101) > The Fourth Kind Milla Jovovich. A psychologist in Nome, Alaska, uncovers evidence of alien abduct

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Adrian Gonzalez named AL Player of the Month for June

2011-07-05T01:00:00Z

Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko (.369, 10 HR, 20 RBIs), Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher (.326, 7 HR, 23 RBIs) and Baltimore infielder JJ Hardy (.362, 6 HR, 25 RBIs) also received consideration. Gonzalez will appear in his fourth career ...

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CornBelters land five on All-Star squad

2011-07-04T01:00:00Z

Other CornBelters selected to the event include shortstop Tyler Keeble (.300 batting average, 18 RBI), right fielder Asif Shah (.322, 8 HR, 25 RBI) and pitcher Ryan Sheldon (5-3, 2.89 ERA, two complete-game shutouts). The managers for each squad will ...

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2011 DI All-Buckeye State Baseball teams

2011-07-02T01:00:00Z

384 OBP/.538 SLG 12 2B, 7 3B, 9 HR, 53 RBI, 45-64 SB-SBA *^1B- Sr. Ben Thomas, Xavier: .350/.415/.632 15 2B, 1 3B, 15 HR, 56 RBI, 5-7 SB-ATT 2B- Sr. Jon Edgington, Miami: .311/.406/.383 9 2B, 2 HR, 25 RBI, 17-21 SB-SBA, .969 FLD *SS- Jr. Brian Blasik, ...

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Preview: Harrisburg Senators vs. Altoona Curve, June 24-26

2011-06-23T01:00:00Z

For the Senators, leaders are OF Bill Rhinehart (.257, 12 HR, 33 RBI), C Derek Norris (.221, 10 HR, 24 RBI) and OF Archie Gilbert (.293, 9 HR, 25 RBI). * This series features three participants from this year's All-Star Futures Game, to be played July

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Preview: Harrisburg Senators host Richmond Tuesday-Thursday

2011-06-20T01:00:00Z

For the Senators, leaders are OF Bill Rhinehart (.256, 12 HR, 33 RBI), OF Archie Gilbert (.287, 9 HR, 25 RBI, 16 SB) and C Derek Norris (.218, 9 HR, 23 RBI). * Richmond ranks last in the 12-team Eastern League in batting average (.225), ...

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-06-16T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) (CC) 3: 15 (100) >>> Everlasting Moments Maria Heiskanen. A working-class Swedish woman wins a camera in a lottery. (2 hrs.15 mins.) (CC) 3: 45 (39) >>> The Sins of Rachel Cade Angie Dickinson. A missionary in the Belgian

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GOP Presidential Hopeful Herman Cain Defends Fair Tax

2011-06-13T01:00:00Z

If you look at HR 25 and go back -- CAIN: That's the proposal in the House. It's been introduced every since 1979 and it's still there. Look at what's in the actual legislation and don't change the rules, the 23 percent will raise the

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Movies on TV, Today & Tonight

2011-06-13T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) (100) The Other Woman Josie Bissett. A student tells a woman she is going to steal her husband. (1 hr.30 mins.) (43) >> The Bone Collector Denzel Washington. A paralyzed detective guides the hunt for a serial killer. (2 hrs.30 mins.

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FAIR Thee Well?

2011-06-12T01:00:00Z

If you look at HR 25 and go by the assumptions-- Cain: That's the proposal in the House. It's been introduced there since 1999, and it's still there. Look at what's in the actual legislation, and don't change the rules. The 23% would r

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Movies Tonight and Sunday

2011-06-11T01:00:00Z

(1 hr.25 mins.) 9: 40 (165) >> Fun With Dick & Jane Jim Carrey. A suddenly jobless couple turn to larceny to support luxury. (1 hr.35 mins.) 10: 00 (14) The Duchess See 7 pm Sun. (37) > Read It and Weep Kay Panabaker. A girl's private jou

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'American Dream' isn't what it used to be

2011-06-09T01:00:00Z

It's called The Fair Tax Bill -- HR 25. Become informed and engaged in the fight to pass this bill during this congressional session. It will put more money in your pocket, eliminate tax fraud and evasion, make lobbyists obsolete and give you control

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Opponent Profile: Up-and-down Sounds come to town

2011-06-09T01:00:00Z

He has helped make up for the loss of slugger Brendan Katin (.239, 11 HR, 25 RBI) to the disabled list. Prospect Caleb Gindl (.281, 4 HR, 16 RBI) has started to heat up. Yet another former Isotope, Brett Carroll (.273, 7 HR, 28 RBI) has swung the bat ...

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The summer's best non-music festivals

2011-06-09T01:00:00Z

Price: single day: Hr 25; children: Hr. 15; children under 7 years old: free. Odessa Film Festival presents a great opportunity to watch masterpieces of both national and foreign filmmakers. There will be a few pleasant surprises during the festival. ...

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South Central's Young catches on behind the plate as a senior

2011-06-09T01:00:00Z

LF Nick Stone (.363, 4 HR, 21 RBIs, 35 runs; 5-2, 2.61 ERA), 1B Ryan Deboy (.302, 5 HR, 25 RBIs). Fast facts: Central Catholic is the two-time defending Class A state champion. It eliminated No. 1 Frontier 9-7 in the sectional final and has outscored ...

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Is Dick Lugar pandering to conservatives by supporting the FairTax?

2011-06-08T01:00:00Z

It's in their legislation - see HR 25 2(a) subsection 7, 12, and 14. Also see Section 101. When I first started to see this aspect of Fairtax, I couldnt believe my eyes. So I contacted 3 separate Fairtax spokesman, David Kendall, James Bennett, ...

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'American Dream' isn't what it used to be

2011-06-08T01:00:00Z

The Fair Tax: One More Time

2011-06-06T01:00:00Z

According to Lugar, 60 members in the House are also on board with the FairTax and have a bill of their own, HR.25, titled “Repeal of the Income Tax, Payroll Taxes, And Estate and Gift Taxes.” Reps. Dan Burton (R-IN), Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) and Mike .

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Common Council Meets June 7

2011-06-06T01:00:00Z

AMEND BUDGET – PART-TIME EMPLOYEE: Amend the 2011 Budget to include a laborer at $8.50/hr, 25 hrs/wk, 16 weeks, in the amount of $3400 and approve a budget transfer to cover said costs. (Matzke) 22. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT: Authorize the Mayor to ...

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Fair Tax Legislation Gains Two More Supporters

2011-06-03T01:00:00Z

Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), S. 13 is the Senate version of HR 25, also called the “FairTax Act of 2011." Congressman Graves signed on to HR 25, the House-introduced version of the FairTax. “I am pleased that Sen. Lugar and Congressman Graves have com

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USC regional preview capsules

2011-06-02T01:00:00Z

Top hitters: Christian Walker (.357, 9 HR, 57 RBIs, 18 2B); Scott Wingo (.327, 4 HR, 25 RBIs); Brady Thomas (.323, 4 HR, 36 RBIs); Evan Marzilli (.307, 2 HR, 28 RBIs). Top pitchers: Michael Roth (11-3, 1.17 ERA, 89 SO); Matt Price (5-3, ...

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Bats Rack: Yonder Alonso Interview

2011-05-29T01:00:00Z

Everybody's ready physically every year for the whole season, but if you don't mentally prepare yourself to be ready for that grind, it can really take a toll on you. Alonso is currently hitting .295/.357/.477 with 5 HR, 25 RBI and 15 doubles. ...

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MLB Quick glance: Quick glance: Pittsburgh at Milwaukee

2011-05-22T01:00:00Z

... 21 RBI) and CF Andrew McCutchen (third season - .235 BA, 7 HR, 15 RBI); Milwaukee - LF Ryan Braun (fourth season - .307 BA, 10 HR, 25 RBI), 1B Prince Fielder (seventh season - .369 BA, 8 HR, 29 RBI) and 2B Rickie Weeks (seventh season - .288 BA, ...

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The Political Basis for the FairTax

2011-05-22T01:00:00Z

Correctly understood, the Fair Tax Act (HR 25, S13 with 67 cosponsors), which would replace almost all federal taxes with a direct tax on consumption, should appeal to conservatives, progressives, and libertarians alike. Let's start with conservatives

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Opponent Profile: Reno offense loaded for bear

2011-05-19T01:00:00Z

Former Isotope Tony Abreu (.320, 3 HR, 25 RBI) holds down second base for the Aces. His double-play partner and fellow former Isotope, Josh Wilson, is in the big leagues, so 35-year-old Cody Ransom (.299, 9 HR, 30 RBI) has moved from third to shortstop ..

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Simpson's Redhawks making first trip to NAIA tournament

2011-05-19T01:00:00Z

Top players are senior outfielder Brittany Mayers (.362, 6 HR, 28 RBIs), junior first baseman Leah Riske (9 HR, 25 RBIs), Kelsey Haberl (.342, 5 HR, 31 RBIs) and sophomore pitcher Cara Lukawesky (12-8, 3.34 ERA). Bracket play begins Sunday with the ...

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New tax structure would generate jobs

2011-05-18T01:00:00Z

Rob Woodall, the Fair Tax Act (HR-25, S-13) would replace all federal income and payroll-based taxes with a progressive national retail sales tax. Citizens would receive their paycheck free of federal taxes, enabling them to save more and invest more. ...

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a look at the free tax act

2011-05-14T01:00:00Z

The Fair Tax Act, known as HR-25 in the House of Representatives and S-13 in the Senate, is a piece of legislation that proposes to replace all federal income and payroll based taxes with a national retail sales tax. Under the Fair Tax, income tax, ...

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Fair Tax Deserves Consideration

2011-05-13T01:00:00Z

If HR 25 passed into law, it would rid us of the IRS and its impossibly complex 70000 pages of law allowing politicians and their lobbyists to manipulate us for their own benefit rather than for the general welfare. This FairTax law would allow workers ..

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Small Business, Taxes and Assorted Numbers

2011-05-06T01:00:00Z

Then again, six in 10 would also favor a proposal such as the Fair Tax Act of 2011 (HR 25), which would eliminate income taxes, payroll taxes, estate taxes and gift taxes, and replace them all with a 23 percent national sales tax. ...

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US Rep. Foxx special guest

2011-05-06T01:00:00Z

She is one of 60 sponsors of HR 25, the Fair Tax Plan. Arbelaez, US Marine Corps Retired, is a leader in veteran organizations who recently achieved US citizenship after overcoming a bureaucratic struggle. Please call Chairman Greg Edds at 704-636-8070 ..

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AFFT gets local Kiwanis to consider Fair Tax Resolution

2011-05-04T01:00:00Z

The fair tax initiative was launched in 1998 and most recently introduced in Congress with HR-25 and in the Senate with SB-13. A joint House resolution, HJRes-16, calls for a repeal of the 16th Amendment. Many state legislatures, including Louisiana, ...

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Email, Hate Mail and Comments from Readers

2011-04-30T01:00:00Z

Chuck wrote: In your article today, “It Tax a Village”, you illustrate why we need the FairTax Act of 2011 (HR 25/S 13). -in response to my column It Tax a Village There are lots of reasons why we need a fair tax. The biggest reason is that it's,

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April 15th as Just Another Day: The FairTax Proposal

2011-04-27T01:00:00Z

...paid. That comes to almost half a trillion dollars annually of wasted resources. Passage of the Fair Tax at the federal level (H.R.25 and S.13) would also include repeal of the U.S. Constitution’s 16th Amendment, assuming ratification by 38 states w

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NATO: #2 Al-Qaeda Leader Killed in Afghanistan

2011-04-26T01:00:00Z

You can leave a response or trackback to this entry Lisa: I want to see the FairTax, HR 25, debated in 2012! Tom: Of course Romney can't tell the difference between wartime and peacetime — he and his sons have... Enchanting Ethanol: So much corrupti

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Levi Johnston Scores Palin Book Deal

2011-04-26T01:00:00Z

MyWatch: Regarding a Palin Presidential Candidacy

2011-04-25T01:00:00Z

...in 2012. If he mounts the 'White Horse' of replacing all the taxes on income with a national retail sales tax (similar to H.R.25) it is my firm conviction that Mike Huckabee could, with the help of The Tea Party movement, ride it all the way to the Wh

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No headline - 4-25_letters_to_ed

2011-04-23T20:00:00Z

The "Fair Tax" is embodied in a bill in Congress, called "The Fair Tax Act." HR 25 by Rob Woodall has 10 co-sponsors from Texas (including Randy Neugebauer and Mac Thornberry), and SB 13 by Senator Saxby Chambliss is co-sponsored by Se

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Letters to the editor for April 23, 2011

2011-04-22T20:00:00Z

...the FairTax. Send your letter to the editor to tctvoice@madison.com. Include your full name, hometown and phone number. Your name and town will be published. The phone number is for verification purposes only.Please keep your letter to 250 words or les

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Al Ose: Use POPVOX to tell Congress you want FairTax

2011-04-22T20:00:00Z

...feel. Here’s your opportunity to influence your legislators on the FairTax. We now have 68 legislators signed on to S.13 and H.R.25. A flat income tax has been introduced as H.R.1040. The rate is 19 percent. It also keeps the payroll tax of 15.3 perce

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Letter: FairTax is preferable to flat tax

2011-04-20T20:00:00Z

We now have 68 legislators signed on to S. 13 and HR 25. A flat income tax has been introduced as HR 1040. The rate is 19 percent. It also keeps the payroll tax of 15.3 percent. The total inclusive rate is then 34.3 percent. ...

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POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Chambliss named taxpayers' friend

2011-04-19T20:00:00Z

Davis said the members of the local tea party were pleased when Woodall introduced HR 25, the FairTax Act of 2011, continuing on the cause of his predecessor US Rep. John Linder. “Rep. Woodall has already put his mark on Washington in an effort to make

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Support fairer way to pay for government

2011-04-14T20:00:00Z

Wouldn't it be nice if you encouraged your state and national representatives to pass the SC Fair Tax Act (S274) and the Fair Tax bills in Congress, HR 25 and S296. Yes, it would be nice, and it can be. It's up to you.

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2011-04-14T20:00:00Z

RUSSELL -- An informational session regarding Fair Tax Bill HR 25 will be Monday evening in Russell. The event, organized by Leon Haselhorst, Great Bend, will be at 7 pm in the Dole Center at AmericInn, 1430 S. Fossil. ...

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Time to Prove Sobriety Over Changes Needed to Federal Budget

2011-04-07T20:00:00Z

The first is The Fair Tax, otherwise known as HR-25. This has been filed in the last several Congressional sessions. The broad outline is: It replaces all federal income taxes (including FICA, Medicare, Unemployment, personal and corporate Income tax ...

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FairTax receives local support

2011-04-05T20:00:00Z

FairTax, a nonpartisan bill (HR 25, S 13) before Congress, is a tax-replacement proposal. It replaces all federal- and payroll-based taxes with a 23 percent national sales tax. "If the FairTax were passed tomorrow it would be the biggest transfer of

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A New Way to Pay; Reforming the Federal Income Tax Code

2011-04-03T20:00:00Z

... and self-employment taxes and replaces them with one simple, visible, federal retail sales tax administered primarily by existing state sales tax authorities. Legislation for the FairTax is already before both houses of Congress: HR 25 and S. 15.

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Capsule reviews of feature films

2011-03-30T20:00:00Z

1 hr. 25 No MPAA rating (violence, sex, nudity, adult themes) - Steven Rea LIMITLESS 3 1/2 stars. Bradley Cooper stars as a deadbeat New York writer who takes an experimental drug that sets his brain firing on all cylinders. An exhilarating thriller ...

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Fair Tax in Congress offers some controls

2011-03-24T20:00:00Z

One significant answer is the Fair Tax in Congress (HR 25). It eliminates all special interests, all federal personal and corporate income and payroll taxes and replaces that with a revenue-neutral tax of 23 percent (for now) for all "new" produ

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Seattle Mariners 2011 Preview

2011-03-24T20:00:00Z

He'll be joining a reserve ranks that should also include versatile utilityman Josh Wilson (.227, 2 HR, 25 RBI) and catcher Adam Moore (.195, 4 HR, 15 RBI), who struggled after being given a chance to prove his worth as an everyday player last year. .

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Texas Rangers 2011 Preview

2011-03-24T20:00:00Z

Washington plans to use a platoon scenario at first base, with left-handed hitting youngster Mitch Moreland (.255, 9 HR, 25 RBI) slated to see the lion's share of at-bats and newcomer Mike Napoli (.238, 26 HR, 68 RBI) getting most of the work against

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LETTER: Fair Tax in Congress offers some controls

2011-03-23T20:00:00Z

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2011-03-23T20:00:00Z

Open forum: It's time for a 'Fair Tax'

2011-03-21T20:00:00Z

This nonpartisan legislation (HR 25/S.1025) abolishes all federal, personal and corporate income taxes, gift, estate, capital gains, alternative minimum, Social Security, Medicare and existing state sales tax authorities. Any more comments, my name is ...

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Capsule reviews of feature films

2011-03-16T20:00:00Z

1 hr. 25 No MPAA rating (violence, sex, nudity, adult themes) - Steven Rea LITTLE FOCKERS 2 stars. Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller return as the suspicious father-in-law who places unreasonable expectations on his daughter's spouse. ...

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Gwinnett GOP Honors Linder

2011-03-13T20:00:00Z

Linder sponsored HR 25, known as the FairTax bill, and subsequently penned a book with conservative radio commentator Neal Boortz in 2005 titled "The FairTax Book." Those efforts gained the grassroots tax plan national attention, though the bill

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2011-03-09T19:00:00Z

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2011-03-09T19:00:00Z

2011-03-06T19:00:00Z

Bob Woodall, R-Ga., would shut down the IRS altogether, repeal all federal income, employment and estate taxes, and replace the current system with a 23 percent national sales tax in 2013 (S. 13 and HR 25). In comparison, the “Fair and Simple Tax Act”

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Capsule reviews of feature films

2011-03-02T19:00:00Z

1 hr. 25 PG (mild profanity, cartoon violence, adult themes) - Steven Rea HALL PASS 2 stars. Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis as husbands whose wives (Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate) give them a week off marriage, no questions asked. ...

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Don Fiegen: Learn more about fair tax alternative

2011-03-01T19:00:00Z

The Fair Tax Act of 2011 HR-25 is a simple, transparent and progressive alternative. There will be a fair tax information session at 7 pm Thursday at the Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center in Onalaska. Become informed, ask questions and then, ...

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Video: McDonald from Fort Myers

2011-02-27T19:00:00Z

@ESPNJoeyMac Dice-K: 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR. 25 pitches (14 strikes) 16 minutes ago @ESPNJoeyMac Dice-K is done after two innings. Tim Wakefield now pitching for the Red Sox. Varitek is catching. 17 minutes ago @ESPNJoeyMac Carl Crawford ..

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2011-02-23T19:00:00Z

1 hr. 25 PG (mild profanity, cartoon violence, adult themes) - Steven Rea HOW DO YOU KNOW 3 stars. Enjoyable, if uneven, comic romance more of the prickly-pear than love-apple variety. Reese Witherspoon is a softball player courted by baseball star ...

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LETTER: Making taxes fairer won't be easy job

2011-02-22T19:00:00Z

What I can say is there is currently a bill, HR 25, Fair Tax Act of 2009 in the House and in the Senate, S. 296. Both bills propose eliminating the IRS and imposing a flat tax on consumption. Mr. Quigg proposes a 30 percent tax while HR 25 proposes a ...

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$13 billion for IRS 'goons'?

2011-02-20T19:00:00Z

This year, we have HR 25, sponsored by Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga., and which so far has 55 cosponsors. A companion bill in the Senate, S 13 by Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., has five cosponsors. The primarily responsibility for tax collection, mostly in the ..

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Republicans take aim at IRS

2011-02-17T19:00:00Z

One House bill (HR 25) that would dismantle the IRS, sponsored by Rob Woodall, R-Ga., has 55 cosponsors. During a House Budget Committee hearing Feb. 16 with Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner, Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., referred to IRS agents as a ...

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Jordan amendment to cut $20 billion expected Friday

2011-02-16T19:00:00Z

And please, please, please: Cosponsor HR 25. We need it STAT but understand that in reality, Obama but will not sign it. However, the pump will be primed for enacting it in 2013. America needs some economic breathing room! ie: jobs and income! ...

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2011-02-16T19:00:00Z

USD counting on untested arms

2011-02-15T19:00:00Z

... 1B Bryan Haar (.260, 8 HR, 24 RBI), 2B Tony Strazzara (.304, 36 RBI) and C Zack Kometani (.351, 6 HR, 25 RBI). --USD's schedule is once again among the most demanding in the country. Boydsworld.com ranks the Toreros' nonconference schedule No.

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HR 25, The FairTax Plan (Revisited)

2011-02-12T19:00:00Z

by Funkentelecky The FairTax was introduced to Congress in July 1999 by Congressman John Linder and supported vigilantly by syndicated talk show host Neal ...

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Republicans leading tax proposal (H.R. 25) would raise taxes on middle class

2011-02-07T19:00:00Z

Of the numerous bills introduced by Republicans in the House of Representatives one of the more popular is HR 25, the Fair Tax Act. The bill has 54 ...

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2011-02-02T19:00:00Z

1 hr. 25 No MPAA rating (violence, sex, nudity, adult themes) - Steven Rea LITTLE FOCKERS 2 stars. Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller return as the suspicious ...

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2011-02-01T19:00:00Z

HR 25 and S. 296 are the latest incarnations of the so-called FairTax. And here are the top 7 reasons to put the IRS out of its (our) misery for good – and ...

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GOP: no to jobs, attack women instead

2011-01-31T19:00:00Z

HR 10 would prevent the executive branch from issuing any new regulations, HR 25 would repeal the income tax and abolish the IRS, and HR 39 would take polar ...

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Fairer tax needed

2011-01-30T19:00:00Z

Needless, to say there is much opposition to it that is not based on an honest assessment of the actual bill (HR 25/S. 296). For Pennsylvania, we must end ...

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The Real State of the Union: A Rescue Plan for the US Economy

2011-01-27T19:00:00Z

It is called the FairTax Bill, HR 25 / S13 now in the Ways and Means Committee. It is only 133 pages long and eliminates some 67500 pages of old tax code. ...

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2011-01-26T19:00:00Z

1 hr. 25 No MPAA rating (violence, sex, nudity, adult themes) - Steven Rea LITTLE FOCKERS 2 stars. Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller return as the suspicious ...

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Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss has introduced FairTax Senate Bill 13

2011-01-26T19:00:00Z

According to the FairTax organization, the FairTax nonpartisan legislation (HR 25/S 296) seeks to replace personal and corporate income taxes, payroll taxes ...

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Legislation watch: HR 25 - Fair Tax Act

2011-01-23T19:00:00Z

The old saying is that “there ought to be a law,” and Congressman Rob Woodall (Georgia) has proposed a law “To promote freedom, fairness, ...

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WOODALL: Let's move forward on tax reform

2011-01-21T19:00:00Z

Tom Price, a fellow Georgian and lead co-sponsor of HR 25, sits on the Ways and Means Committee and is fighting for the tax reform that our nation so ...

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Runners outside Hotter'N Hell froze over

2011-01-21T19:00:00Z

At the half marathon, Wayne Strohman, 40, of Wichita Falls had the fastest men's time at 1 hr. 25 min. 5 sec. and Merry Wolf, 44, of Wichita Falls had the ...

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National sales tax slated for debate

2011-01-20T19:00:00Z

HR 25, the Fair Tax Act of 2011 was introduced into Congress Jan. 5 by Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga. The 131-page bill is co-sponsored by 50 Republicans and one ...

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Capsule reviews of feature films

2011-01-19T19:00:00Z

1 hr. 25 No MPAA rating (violence, sex, nudity, adult themes) - Steven Rea LITTLE FOCKERS 2 stars. Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller return as the suspicious ...

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GOP chairman: Tax system 'shell of its former self'

2011-01-19T19:00:00Z

BY de-ja-vu on 01/20/2011 at 11:48 the way the conversation should go is like this! there is this plan called the "FAIR TAX" (HR> 25) that will solve all ...

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Time is ripe to examine the Fair Tax

2011-01-06T19:00:00Z

... by Neal Boortz and John Linder. Then write your congressman or congresswoman to support the Fair Tax bill, HR 25. The Senate version is S. 1025.

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Morning Bell: Americans Are Fleeing Obama's Crony Capitalist Economy

2011-01-06T19:00:00Z

A fast, strong, fair, lucrative way to vastly enhance our economic situation and world opinion is to pass The FairTax, HR 25/S.296; http://www.fairtax.org . ...

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Rep. Sandy Adams Co-Sponsors FairTax Bill to Abolish IRS

2011-01-05T19:00:00Z

Sandy Adams is co-sponsoring HR 25, the FairTax bill. Adams, who defeated first-term Democrat Suzanne Kosmas in the East-Central Florida district last fall, ...

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Woodall introduces FairTax bill

2011-01-05T19:00:00Z

The bill, HR 25, would eliminate federal income taxes and replace it with a national sales tax. On Wednesday, a total of 47 congressmen signed on to the ...

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H.R.25 To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.

2011-01-05T19:00:00Z

Hmmmm, no news coverage found for this bill at this time. This means that this this bill has not yet been mentioned on a publicly-searchable news website by either its official number (for example, "H.R. 3200") or title (for example, "America's Affordabl

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