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Obama Supporters Dismayed and Betrayed by Tax Hikes

John McKay — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:45:46 +0000

Perhaps the light bulb (likely an energy-efficient florescent model) has gone on for Democrats.

Fiscal Cliff Deal Raises Taxes for 77 Percent of Families Starting at $40K and Up

John McKay — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:00:49 +0000

Perhaps the mind-numbing specifics are not that important, but the end result is for American families making $40,000 or more in 2013 paying rising taxes.

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Fiscal Cliff Bill Includes More Than $12 BILLION in Tax Credits for Wind Industry

John McKay — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:40:19 +0000

Before you start feeling all cozy about Congress steering away from the fiscal cliff, get ready for blood to shoot out of your eyes.

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How Did WA Legislators Vote on the Fiscal Cliff Compromise? You Might be Surprised

John McKay — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:04:14 +0000

The roll call is in for the measure that averted -- at least for now -- the "fiscal cliff."

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Could Potential Government Cuts Shut Down the Pasco Airport?

John McKay — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:30:37 +0000

Falling off the fiscal cliff has been avoided, but some potential budget cuts could shut down dozens of airports across the country.

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Poor President! He'll Have To Cut Short Hawaii Christmas Holiday Due to Budget

John McKay — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:00:39 +0000

Instead of hanging loose until nearly the end of the year, President Obama will likely be back in D.C. Wednesday.

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How Would Falling Off the Fiscal Cliff Affect YOUR Family? Find Out Here!

John McKay — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:30:34 +0000

So much has been said about the "Fiscal Cliff" facing the U.S. in January 2013. How would it affect you and your family? Use this calculator to find out.

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Obama's Record on Transparency Called Dismal

John McKay — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:56:21 +0000

Remember back in 2008 when then-candidate Obama said he would have an administration of transparency?

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Obama Plans Hawaii Vacation While U.S. Goes Over Fiscal Cliff

John McKay — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:02:38 +0000

According to media sources in Hawaii, President Obama plans to hang loose for about 20 days, including the day when the U.S. will go "over the fiscal cliff" unless a budget and tax plan is reached.

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The Proposed $1.6 Trillion in Tax Hikes Already Threatening Jobs

John McKay — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:09:18 +0000

As we lurch towards the fiscal cliff Obama is sticking to calls for massive tax hikes.

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