Heartland Newspapers - Fiscal

IRS Scandal Brings Calls for Heads to Roll, Obamacare to be Delayed

Steve Stanek
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May 21, 2013
The scandal involving the Internal Revenue Service that exploded into the headlines in mid-May is still being investigated, but the implications already appear wide, perhaps even to the point of de

Kansas Town, Chinese Investors Feel Duped by Ethanol Plant Deal

Travis Perry
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May 21, 2013
In 2007, the 6,000 residents of Ulysses, Kan., were given big promises and high hopes with the proposal of a second major ethanol processing plant.

Detroit Emergency Manager Calls for 'Complete Restructuring' of City Operations

Steve Stanek
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May 20, 2013
The emergency financial manager for Detroit has issued a report that says the city's finances are in worse shape than nearly anyone suspected before Michigan Gov.

Sacramento Keeps NBA’s Kings, But Gives Up Hundreds of Millions of $$$

Sean Parnell
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May 17, 2013
The Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association have a new billionaire team owner, and that billionaire will have a new stadium for his team, courtesy of local taxpayers.

Wisconsin Governor Says to Cut Income Tax if Internet Sales Tax Passes

Steve Stanek
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May 16, 2013
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) says the state should use additional revenue it might receive from Internet sales taxes to cut the state’s income tax.

Mixed Response to President’s Proposal to Privatize the TVA

Matthew Glans
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May 16, 2013
President Obama wants to privatize one of the nation’s largest government-owned companies, a proposal that is bringing pushback from some unlikely sources: politicians who ordinarily promote them

Florida Gives Hertz $85 Million in Incentives for $60 Million Headquarters

William Patrick
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May 15, 2013
If you’re a large business and you want to relocate near the beach, then, boy, does Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) have a deal for you.

California Lawmakers Pass 37 Empty Budget Bills

Katy Grimes
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May 14, 2013
Another secretive budget is in the near future as California Democrats passed 37 empty budget “spot bills” Monday.

Online 'Marketplace Fairness Act' Could Tax Your 401(k)



John Berlau
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May 09, 2013
The U.S. Senate recently passed the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would force online retailers to collect sales taxes for states in which purchasers reside.

Pension Guarantee Would Be a Hammock Not a Safety Net

Scott Reeder
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May 08, 2013
A few years ago, I was talking to a new college graduate who was moving to an expensive, distant city where she didn’t have a job. I asked, “How will you support yourself?”
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