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Ex-U.S. President George H.W. Bush in intensive care
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Former President George H.W. Bush is in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital and is in “guarded condition,” family spokesman Jim McGrath said Wednesday.
Jeb Bush, with cash and clout, pushes contentious school reforms
(Reuters) – Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush soared to rock star status in the education world on the strength of a chart.
Jeb Bush, with cash and clout, pushes contentious school reforms
(Reuters) – Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush soared to rock star status in the education world on the strength of a chart.
Simpson-Bowles style tax reform begins by ending the Bush tax cuts for the rich
It’s common to hear both Republicans and Democrats yearn for President Obama to pursue “Simpson-Bowles-style tax reform,” rather than fighting to let the Bush tax cuts for income over $ 250,000 expire. But letting the Bush tax cuts for income … Continue reading
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Simpson-Bowles style tax reform begins by ending the Bush tax cuts for the rich
It’s common to hear both Republicans and Democrats yearn for President Obama to pursue “Simpson-Bowles-style tax reform,” rather than fighting to let the Bush tax cuts for income over $ 250,000 expire. But letting the Bush tax cuts for income … Continue reading
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Obama firm on Bush tax expiry, despite Biden remarks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration said on Friday it has not changed its stance on letting tax rates rise at year-end for high-income Americans, despite comments from Vice President Joe Biden in Thursday night’s debate that seemed to suggest … Continue reading
Sheila Bair, in new book, faults Obama and Bush advisers during financial crisis
The Obama and Bush administrations largely ignored the needs of beleaguered homeowners while focusing too narrowly on the well-being of Wall Street during the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, according to a new book by a top participant … Continue reading
Obama is deporting more immigrants than Bush. Republicans don’t think that’s enough.
The GOP is toughening its stance on immigration in its 2012 party platform. But that’s partly in response to Obama’s own hawkish stance on immigration enforcement. In fact, both parties are now pushing different programs with the same goal: to … Continue reading
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Wonkbook: The Senate’s unusual vote on the Bush tax cuts
Something amazing happened yesterday: The Senate passed a piece of legislation. An important piece of legislation. And it did so by 51 votes. There was no filibuster. Sadly, the more I reveal about this shocking turn of events, the less … Continue reading
Obama challenges Republicans to extend some Bush tax cuts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama called on Monday for a one-year extension of Bush-era tax cuts for families earning less than $ 250,000 a year, seeking to put Republicans on the defensive and reinforce his campaign mantra of being … Continue reading