by Jane Richey | May 7, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
Consumers in Pennsylvania could pay more on an internet sales tax bill if the legislation passes in a vote later today in the United States Senate. The bill could change sales tax in Allegheny County to 7 percent, while the surrounding communities will be taxed 6...
by Jane Richey | Apr 26, 2013 | Agenda 21, Constitutionally Limited Goverment
Individuals and industry groups on both sides of the argument continue to weigh in on bipartisan legislation on Capitol Hill involving ethanol policy. The two bills are from Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Virginia). The RFS Elimination Act would eliminate the Renewable...
by Jane Richey | Apr 26, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility
Children participate in a daylong event featuring a host of educational, interactive and physical activities during Take Our Children to Work Day April 25, 2013 at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Va. The program was designed to help the children of...
by Jane Richey | Apr 23, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
Legislation that would empower states to tax online purchases cleared a key hurdle in the Senate on Monday after winning an enthusiastic endorsement from President Obama. Senators advanced the bill in 74-20 procedural vote on Monday evening, just one vote short of the...
by Jane Richey | Apr 22, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets
Every time Congress has taken a serious look at proposals to boost Internet sales taxes, it has rejected them. That’s probably why pro-tax Senators are trying to rush through an online tax hike with as little consideration as possible. As early as Monday, the...
by Jane Richey | Apr 19, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
Under current law, retailers are required to collect sales taxes only in states where they have a physical presence. But Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is pushing for a vote on a new Internet sales tax that would hit all online businesses—no matter where...
