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Entries tagged with 'Taxes'Does the state really need Spanish money to rebuild LBJ?The answer is heck yes. News from Austin may come as a provocation to situational toll-road critics, especially those whose blood last boiled because of Spanish money's interest in the 121 project that eventually went to NTTA. TxDOT signed... Why we need higher taxesIn the town hall meeting I attended last week, the question was asked, "Would you approve a small tax hike?" The answer was a unanimous "Yes!" We don't live in an affluent neighborhood. Many people are without jobs. There are... Inequity in surtax planThe new surtax proposal in the U.S. House doesn't tax the rich, but targets anyone earning, however briefly, a high salary. A young man from the inner city playing in the NFL or the NBA may have an income of... Property tax unfairI have been following the numerous letters to the editor bemoaning the ability of buyers and sellers of real estate to keep purchase data confidential. Never mind that it rightfully should be nobody's business what a homeowner decides to sell... No wonder D-FW sparedRe: "More home sales prices kept secret -- Dallas trend makes it hard to set accurate values, experts say," Thursday news story, and, "D-FW among least-affected areas in U.S.," Thursday Business. Am I the only one who sees a correlation... Reason for city budget-slashingRe: "More home sales prices kept secret -- Dallas trend makes it hard to set accurate values, experts say," Thursday news story, and, "City library cutbacks untimely," by Susan Tinkle, Thursday Letters. Deep cuts in needed and appreciated services will... The legislative session ends: Democrats can't have it both waysRe: "Final meltdown -- Senate's abrupt adjournment sets up possible special session -- Vote refused on keeping alive transportation, insurance departments," Tuesday news story. The story reports, "Senate Democrats blamed Republicans for trying to force a special session and avoiding... Cheap tax means cheap roadsRe: "Let the states manage federal gas-tax dollars -- Federal funding formula no longer serves residents' best interests, say Kay Bailey Hutchison and Jeff Flake," Monday Viewpoints. Currently, Texas keeps 92 percent of the federal tax collected at the pump... Rick Perry a tax-lover?Re: "Perry seeks flu medicine for Texas -- S. Texas school closed; 11 cases confirmed in U.S., all recovering," Sunday news story. So Perry has asked for 37,430 courses of antiviral medications from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.... TEA parties are the exact opposite of a silent majorityReagan gave voice to a silent majority, but don't confuse yesterday's conservative movement with today's. Specifically, today's TEA parties are the exact opposite: They are a LOUD MINORITY. Empty anti-tax rhetoric has divided Republicans in Texas, and it has emerged... Tax tea party a warningRe: "Davis' tea party," Sunday Letters. Well, I see that Mark Davis thumped the proverbial fire ant mound. The uneducated Bush haters still prove that they know nothing about our government because they keep calling the war on terrorism unconstitutional... Chance to fund natural gasRe: "Gas tax hike naive," by Joel A. Julian, Friday Letters, and, "Yes, raise the gas tax," by Glen Jarboe, Wednesday Letters. When gas prices are at the $4 per gallon level, the price point where the consumer stops buying,... Gas tax hike naiveRe: "Yes, raise the gas tax," by Glen Jarboe, Wednesday Letters. If I read one more letter from someone who wants to raise gas taxes, I am going to scream. Who are these people? They evidently have more money than... Yes, raise the gas taxRe: "Next big idea to end gridlock: a per-mile fee -- Panel's unanimous plan is not as futuristic as it sounds, says Fred Hiatt," Monday Viewpoints. During the recent spike in gasoline prices, which came to over $5 a gallon... Obama vs. the richDominoes in the tax war Re: "You call this a war? Republicans' claim that Obama is launching a war on the rich is absurd, says Daniel Gross," last Sunday Points. I have been a human resources professional for 40 years.... A City Hall tea partyRe: "Unreservedly pro or con -- Would facility be taxpayer boondoggle or opportunity lost?" Saturday Metro. Mayor Tom Leppert noted that the city council is elected to make big decisions for Dallas. Is Leppert hinting that he is going to... Tax aims for class equalityRe: "A new direction -- It's up to moderates to fight the president's uber-partisan tendencies, says David Brooks," Wednesday Viewpoints. Reading Brooks' critical commentary concerning President Barack Obama's "redistribution of wealth" surprised me because I like him and look forward... Reid should work on tax codeRe: "Tax trouble snags Kirk -- Supporters stand by trade nominee who owes IRS $10,000," Tuesday news story. Concerning Ron Kirk's erroneous tax filing, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said, "When you put someone's tax return under a microscope, people... No paper bags availableRe: "Think Twice at Checkout -- Tax on plastic bags would help us break the habit," Wednesday Editorials. I repeatedly request paper bags at the supermarket checkout, and the response is invariably that they don't have paper bags. The groceries... Bag tax is just the beginningRe: "Dallas lawmaker seeking state tax to help bag use of plastic -- Bill's 7-cent levy on each sack would also aid recycling programs," Saturday news story. This proposal is not a clever ploy, but will serve to open a... |