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US sales tax rates hit record high

by Publisher2 March 15, 2010 U.S.

Although President Barack Obama’s push to raise federal income taxes for the wealthy gets lots of attention, the continuing upward creep in the sales tax rates imposed by state and local governments has gotten less notice.
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The Health Care Reform Bill: Welcome To The Biggest Tax Increase In U.S. History

by Publisher2 March 12, 2010 Analysis

By Michael T Snyder
(The Intelligence Daily) — Will the health care reform bill that the Democrats are trying to figure out a way to ram through Congress end up being the biggest tax increase in U.S. history?  Unfortunately, a close reading of the bill leads to the inescapable conclusion that it will be.  You see, [...]

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Study shows that U.S. women continue to earn far less than men

by Publisher2 March 12, 2010 Analysis

(PSL) — A recent international study shows that women in the United States and other highly industrialized countries continue to earn far less than men.
In the United States, women on average earn almost 20 percent less than men. Internationally, women earn an average of 32 percent less than men.
The study found that women’s lower pay [...]

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Northrop Grumman say layoffs of entire Hagerstown workforce possible

by Publisher2 March 12, 2010 U.S.

Northrop Grumman on Thursday warned its entire work force of 180 employees at its facility north of Hagerstown that they could be laid off within 60 days, a company spokeswoman said.
“No new work is coming in right now. We’re hoping work will come in, in the fall,” said Leah Smith, the company’s media relations [...]

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