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Budget Wars
Colleagues: Three disparate items on the budget/debt morass today. First, this from a very fiscally conservative friend, who has become suddenly optimistic about the prospects for serious deficit reduction. Leo writes: However, I am newly hopeful of progress on the … Continue reading
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The Fiscal Cliff Compromise
The Fiscal Cliff Compromise: What are the key provisions? Who won? Who lost? Key Provisions of the Compromise Cancels large tax increases on middle income earners; extends Bush-era tax cuts for individuals earning up to $400,000 Delays severe government … Continue reading
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The Fiscal Cliff
DRIVING OFF THE FISCAL CLIFF The combination of expiration of tax cuts and automatic spending reductions at year’s end would mean throwing the country into a deep recession Unless the laws are changed, at the end of this year a … Continue reading
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Post-Election Uncertainties
After the Elections Egypt, Greece and France Leap into the Unknown Over the past two weeks we have witnessed three crucial elections that will influence the course of events in the Mid-East and the outcome of the “Euro-Crisis”. In Egypt, … Continue reading
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Save the Date: Tuesday, July 17
Bob Barone & Jerry O’Driscoll The Euro-Crisis and the Implications for the US Economy Tuesday, July 17, The Ramada, 9:00 am Europe is in crisis, at least the southern tier countries. There are critical questions regarding the viability of the … Continue reading
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