BOE Fires Back at Committee, Claims Budget Criticisms Politically Motivated
“They know they don't have anything to say and no facts to back up their statements.” Members of the public shared the board's frustration. “It really does speak volumes to me that the people who made these accusations against you aren't here tonight,” …
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Cuomo proposes second austere budget
Andrew M. Cuomo's proposed budget cut spending by taking aim at programs and policies that some vocal groups, such as public unions and agriculture advocates, covet. The $ 132.5 billion spending plan, which cuts total spending by less than a percent, …
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Wonkbook: Mitt Romney, (accidental) class traitor?
In fact, the code does not end up being progressive. Or at least not as progressive as we think. The Congressional Budget Office collects data on the "total effective federal tax rate." That's the tax rate that people actually pay to fund the federal …
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Teens With Tattoos: Students, Parents, And Teachers Open Up About Getting Inked
It is an expensive habit and you just have to find the right design and say 'Okay, yeah, I want this permanent,'” said Davis. The permanent aspect of tattoos does not bother Davis. “If I assumed that I could wash them off, I would never get them. …
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