A tax by any other name...

Article Abstract:

The federal government finds ways to increase tax revenues while avoiding unpopular direct tax raises by phasing out various deductions, increasing limits on taxable categories and rescinding promised tax phase-outs. The Congressional Budget Office produces revenue-enhancing ideas annually.

Analysis, Taxation, Tax policy, Revenue, United States. Congressional Budget Office

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An important early victory

Article Abstract:

New legislation passed by Congress in 1995 will require that compliance costs for federally mandated programs be considered when passing mandate legislation. Compliance costs of more than $50 million for state and local governments must be paid by the federal government.

Laws, regulations and rules, Intergovernmental fiscal relations

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Trimming the trillions

Article Abstract:

A newly-elected Republican majority is serious about reduce the soaring deficit. Sen Pete Domenici and Rep John Kasich both have balanced-budget proposals. A history of the federal budget is presented.

Budget, Budgeting, Budgets, Economic policy, Political aspects

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