...properties. While most Republican leaders say they agree with the logic behind the bill, they held it in the House Ways and Means Committee over concerns that new tax breaks could damage the budget at a time when the economy remains weak. HB 164 Sales-tax...
...would eliminate that powerful board, which includes the governor and the chairmen of Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees.Senators agreed to send the legislation through the Senate Finance Committee, a week after the chamber's...
...from South Carolina's 1st Dis trict along the state's southern coast, has been named to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, the chief tax-writing committee for the chamber. The Re pub lican is the first South Carolinian on the panel...
...higher paychecks for American workers," said Rep. Dave Camp of Michigan, chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee.He urged a vote for passage to "get us one step closer to tax reform in 2013" as well as attempts to control...
...the senator told him he is the only one mugged that day. Never have so few taken so much from so many.House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp of Michigan said, "This legislation settles the level of revenue Washington should bring...
...once the budget hits the floor next month.The Ways and Means Committee is putting together a budget for the fiscal year...bring roads into good condition.On Tuesday, the Ways and Means Committee advanced a bill that would eventually shift more...
...easier to determine high levels of activity from lobbyists.State Rep. Mickey Channell, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, went to dozens of dinners with lobbyists representing hospitals, auto dealers, utilities and retailers during...
...on those necessities would hurt most taxpayers.House Republicans are pushing the bill, which moves on to the Ways and Means Committee. But its chances of passing this year are tenuous at best. Bills have less than two weeks this session to pass...
...broadband leases.Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter questioned where agencies will get the money for the fees.House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dan Cooper expects state programs might add those expenses to student fees. For instance, the state...
...testifies on monetary policy before the House Financial Services Committee; Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee hearing on tax reform and the tax treatment of debt and equity; Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation...
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