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Luna Energy is a neighbor that brings tax revenues and new jobs to our city and county.

Scott found a Superfund site vacant for many years and not on the tax rolls. It matched all our criteria. It's close to transmission lines and highways.

So it can be political unacceptable even if the tax loss isn't that great. This is political and ideological.

So he's got an environment in which you don't really have a bonfire burning, a grassroots demand for tax cuts, ... He's going to have to go out and make that case because otherwise Democrats are going to be able to go out and say, 'Look, this will endanger programs that you care about.'

Shoppers would prefer not to pay taxes and it might affect some purchases, ... The number one reason people shop online is convenience and the ability to comparison shop easily. An added 5 percent sales tax on the bottom line doesn't dramatically alter the convenience aspect of buying online.

Shifting to a different set of questions - and that is what we have done - is in itself an enormous sign of an intellectual shift. That we are asking questions about climate change, development and public services, rather than, crudely, tax cuts and immigration, shows we have changed.

Senator Seward has advanced a plan that would cap state sales tax on gas at the first $2 of the per-gallon price. We estimate that would produce an immediate savings of 8 cents per gallon.

Senator Seward thinks it's particularly wrong for consumers to be paying so much tax on gas when they're already paying record profits to the big oil companies.

Seniors were begging for help. We promised tax assistance in each of our campaigns. We must honor that promise.

Seattle has not adjusted the tax threshold since 1994, ... The raised threshold offsets the effect of inflation since that time.

Second, the tax cut must be fair to all Americans. Third, it must allow us to pay down the debt,

On an ideological level, Senator Nelson is not in touch with the mainstream of Florida, ... He has voted against tax relief that has been passed by the Republican majority in Congress. He votes to protect the trial lawyers against reform of frivolous lawsuits. We think a Republican challenger is going to do very well if they contrast his record to the Republican positions.

She will not support any plan that shifts the tax burden from wealthy corporations to Michigan's hard-working men and women.

She will say or do anything to stop a property tax cut for Texans in order to advance her political agenda. No one has elected her to provide legal opinions.

The price of diesel has doubled, water rates have doubled, and electric and council tax have gone up. People think farmers are rich, but I wish I could say to people like these companies do: 'I regret to inform you the price of this heifer has gone up due to an increase in production costs.' We're on the open market.

We've never collected a rental tax before, so there is only speculation on the amount of revenue it might generate, ... If it were to generate more than is anticipated we may not need a lodgings tax increase, or maybe not as much of one. I think within a few months -- three or four -- we will have a good idea of what it will generate for the year.

When the Speaker's gavel comes down, it's intended to open the People's House, and lately it's looking like the Auction House, ... Whether it's an energy bill that gives more $8 billion to the oil and gas interests while oil's at $64 a barrel, whether it's a corporate tax bill solving a $5 billion problem with a $150 billion solution, whether it's a pharmaceutical, prescription drug bill where the industry gave $132 million and walked away with $135 billion in additional profits.

When the taxpayers are burdened, you hear about the property tax rate and not the programs the schools are providing.

I was looking for a new challenge and got an interest in trying to make a difference for families. You become more aware of how important families are. They are the key institution in our culture. The reason I got into politics was to try to make a difference for that key institution, whether it was tax policy, education policy, or whatever.

Harrah's is excited about the opportunity to join the Pittsburgh community. As the largest and most established company in gaming, Harrah's has a long track record of attracting tourists and business to communities across the nation. Station Square already attracts 2.5 million visitors annually; we're confident we can take business to an even greater level by marketing Pittsburgh to millions of loyal Harrah's customers across the nation. The experience of this team and the quality of this location are second to none, and create the greatest potential to maximize tax revenues and economic benefits for this community and this state.

Knox County board of commissioners would support more flexibility, not less. You have to be responsible for tax dollars, as do we, but we'd appreciate more. One component may work well in one community, but not another.

I would submit to you today that this is the easiest thing in this body that could be done with Democrats and Republicans to simplify the Tax Code.

I would say that on or around Nov. 15 you would be hearing a revised revenue estimate and that midterm fiscal report would say we were in dire straits and that we were in immediate need of a tax increase.

I would think that humanitarian aid to Americans ought to come right at the top of priority lists, ... I, for one, would support all the aid that makes sense to help these places get back together. And if that means that lesser priorities -- and there are plenty that they spend federal tax dollars on out there (in Washington) -- need to take a back seat for a while, that's probably what they should do.

Greenspan's irresponsible support of that tax cut was critical to its passage.

He legally and irrevocably assigned them and he receives no tax benefit from them,

There are solutions to those problems. We have smart growth here already. There will be benefits to having foot traffic for merchants on Main Street, increased tax revenue.

There are still people who want us to produce something, ... Sustainable timber harvesting, environmentally compliant mineral extraction. Mining is a net gainer in the tax situation.

We are going to push the question of equity again and again until the Legislature makes it as much of a priority as whatever they are planning to do with the tax system.

Ideal candidates would be those who can afford to pay a little more now with the hope of long-term savings down the road, helped out a little by the tax savings on the initial investment.

I'd characterize the local economy as relatively strong over all. Commercial real estate, the securities industry, and thus personal income and tax revenues, and, to a lesser extent, the labor market are all showing signs of strengthening. The housing market has shown some signs of cooling recently, but remains pretty strong in terms of levels.

I don't approve of any new tax cuts until we can control our spending and address these deficits,

I dont believe any station can genuinely get away with not lowering their prices by at least 18.4 cents once the tax goes away,

Given the competitive and demographic challenges facing Canada, tax reform is increasingly urgent. In the coming years, Canada should not simply react to changes in tax policy abroad, but should take the initiative and adopt policies that would unleash the Canadian tiger.

Given the current political environment of greater protectionist feeling, it (a new international tax policy) might be politically saleable, ... Is it a good idea? That's a different question. We'd be hurting competitiveness of American companies overseas.

If one's in the doghouse with the Chief, he gets the crud. He gets the tax cases and some of the Indian cases, which I like, but I've had a lot of them.

France is listening to world business leaders in an effort to create an even more competitive business environment in the global economy. By easing the tax burden on companies and high-level executives, France is working to create an even more attractive opportunity for foreign businesses to succeed here.

Fraudulent political theater designed to protect the corrupt tax code and those who profit from its manipulation. When a Presidential panel engages in such activities it does a disservice to the American people.

Freddy funds his plan through a nearly $1 billion property tax hike. Coupled with his stock-transfer tax to fix the schools, it seems there is no problem that higher taxes can't solve.

From this perspective, it is somewhat disappointing that corporate tax remains unchanged at 29% and that STC also remains unchanged at 12.5%.

Funds . . . were not shared to build capabilities throughout a larger community. Now, it's forcing communities to apply together. We recognized any attack or natural disaster would tax the resources of surrounding communities.

Further above inflation rises in fuel and council tax bills are expected to drive up further the costs of owning and running a home this year. Council tax and utility bills will overtake mortgage payments as the largest cost for homeowners this year.

Fully 93 percent of the tax relief in our bill goes to taxpayers with annual incomes under $100,000, 76 percent goes to taxpayers with incomes under $75,000, ... If ever there was a tax plan for America's forgotten middle class, this is it.

Getting a tax refund is nice, but having more money year-round is better. If you get a chunk of change from the IRS, you're giving the government an interest-free loan - not something they, or any bank, would ever give you. Instead, change your withholding so you get a little extra in each paycheck.

From passing the city's first earned income tax credit to launching the structural unemployment initiative, Gifford has been a forceful advocate in getting results for the most vulnerable New Yorkers,

I am concerned about how my tax dollars are spent.

I am concerned, frankly, about the size and last-minute nature of this year's congressional spending spree, where they seem to be loading up the spending bills with special projects for special interests, but can't seem to find the time to raise the minimum wage, or pass a patients' bill of rights, or drug benefits for our seniors through Medicare, or tax cuts for long-term care, child care, or college education,

I am ecstatic. This is the single best initiative for property tax relief.

I can guarantee you there's not a person in this court that knows all the tax laws. It's an absolute impossibility. Honest people do the best they can and they make mistakes every day.

I don't think it's a good idea to set aside any city money, ... It doesn't put the city in a good negotiating position when we haven't even talked with the owners. We haven't even been inside the building. It's premature to be setting aside any tax dollars for it.

If a 92-page tax swap is a necessary prerequisite for accomplishing what the public really wants the Legislature to do, then we've completed it. Now we must get started on the required course work for this session providing additional funds to public schools so that they have the resources to fully fund existing proven programs, providing teachers with a pay raise, and providing smaller classes and up-to-date technology.

If a city is left to its own - well, frankly, it is easier, to tear down than restore. We have some fairly unique shops here; there's no one like us around. We're helping the community with the contribution that businesses make. They bring in tax revenue that could easily go outside the area.

Giving companies tax breaks is giving away real money,

Giving tax cuts to the very wealthiest Americans should not take priority over the real economic, health care and security concerns facing regular people,

I don't think a lot of people realize they have money coming back to them. And people who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit can get quite a bit back.

I don't think any benefit of the dividend tax elimination is worth the increase in the deficit.

For us to make a deal, there has to be a luxury tax in it.

From the city's standpoint, it certainly helps our tax base. And their buying power contributes to the marketplace.

From the cozy confines of 24 Sussex, the Prime Minister continues to dither on tax relief for Canadians,

For the typical American, it's the best and most generous tax break in the entire tax code.

For the president to claim that spending -- as opposed to the tax cut -- is at the root of the problem is simply to pass the buck.

Forty-three percent of their tax benefits go to people earning an average of $900,000, ... We want to provide a cut for families that pay only payroll taxes, who would not be helped under the president's plan.

I don't want the headache of running a foundation. I'm not in it for the tax breaks or the marketing benefits.

I don't think we've seen a catastrophic event like this where local governments have lost their entire tax base, ... Each day that goes by puts more governments in jeopardy.

If (a U.S.citizen) has really been out of the country for a long while and really has no particular connection there, they will probably still have to file a tax return,

I fail to understand how you can justify a poll tax on the entire population, yet exclude a significant proportion of that population from programmes that this tax is paying for.

I bought an insurance policy covering the inheritance tax my kids will have to pay when we die, which I thought was a good bit of forward thinking. And I always know I'm going to have enough for tax because I make sure I keep it back in my business account.

I believe that we need more, not less, tax relief to pull this struggling economy out of its nose dive, and will work to ensure that the final package gets the surplus out of Washington and into the pockets of taxpaying Americans,

I believe that suspending Nevada's fuel tax is worth considering, which is why I am looking into similar action today at the federal level,

Certainly a component of what they believe in is people should have less-generous insurance. The idea of making out of pocket expenses deductible is tied to the broader notion that we need to change overall tax policies.

I apologize for the accommodations. The tax revolt wasn't on tonight's agenda.

Cedar City really needs to work on this. We need to shop locally and keep those tax dollars at home.

Based on the presentation that we heard today, there are more issues then the last time we sat down, ... It fails to target tax relief on middle incomes as the president's approach would do.

But having said that, it probably is a good thing to have an independent Kraft, though there won't be that many changes. Perhaps their tax rate will be lower.

I do not want to hear phony cries about budget restraint. The tax cuts for the rich rob us of our ability to have good programs.

I don't buy into those supply-side, trickle-down ideas. Those arguments might have made some sense 25 years ago, when the top tax rate was 70 percent, but not today, when the top rate is half of that.

I do not think a tax cut contributes to our economic well-being,

Budget plans already target serious cuts in public investment. But that won't be enough. In return for unavoidable tax hikes, the public wants to see clear steps toward small government.

Bush may make serious attempts at reforming the tax code and social security; he's much less concerned with the risk of failure than previous presidents have been. The expected need to replace two or three Supreme Court justices, however, could so poison the water in Washington that very little will get done. (That is, unless he nominates Professor Tyson, who would be a model jurist).

Bush's budget wants us to declare that we should keep channeling ever more of the nation's wealth to those who are already the most wealthy, and to fund it by taking money from education, the poor, the disabled and from the impoverished elderly. That is the naked meaning of his never-ending tax cuts for the wealthy and his program cuts for the weak.

Bush will paint Kerry as being a tax-and-spend liberal and Kerry will paint bush as only providing tax cuts for the rich.

Businesses go where they are welcome. One of the most welcoming features of a state is a fair legal system. When businesses set up shop in your state, they bring jobs, an expanded tax base, and economic vitality.

Businesses had been relying on that tax cut. They've sent a very bad message that we're not as much of a business-friendly state as we would like to be.

but the continued overspending and mismanagement of our tax dollars by the state.

But the real engine of the Coast's resurrection will be the powerful tax incentives provided by this legislation, principally the accelerated depreciation and private activity bonds.

But there are other issues that we have to think about is that the best way to be using our tax revenues? Is it the most efficient way to allocate our resources? And so there are a number of issues that are under study on that.

But there were a lot of misplaced priorities. I didn't hear any new ideas about the economy beyond tax cuts.

Because of the way this form used to work, it calculated the tax as if you had received the money over a five-year period. You would divide it into five equal parts and pay taxes on each of those parts which significantly reduced your tax bill.

Baseball has to address the disincentives created by large-scale transfers of revenue from successful clubs to less successful clubs. At high enough tax levels, the incentive is to invest somewhere other than in baseball.

Basically, all Creedmoor has to offer us is a tax bill.

Because of the AMT, some people are not able to take advantage of the tax cuts that Bush made available.

Because of the Kinder Decision, we have to take local tax efforts into consideration when dividing the state funding,

Because of the relatively narrow margins that divide the parties, moderates can still broker deals that have a great moderating influence on issues form tax cuts to judicial fights.

I have a major problem as a taxpayer. I think we should have a right to review where our tax dollars are going.

I have been assured by the chairman of the federal budget committee that the milk tax provision would not be included in the next federal spending bill. But that doesn't mean we're not going to keep an eye on the matter. The tax is something that our dairy industry cannot afford.

I have always felt that the occupation of Palestine is an American issue, because we give Israel something like $6 billion a year from our tax money.

I have a huge amount of respect for Mr. Osborne. But I am the only guy who is going to fight for economic development because I want the tax load to go down.

to figure out how we're going to help businesses create jobs, reduce the deficit, simplify the tax code and grow our economy.

To focus capital and entrepreneurship into empowering innovation, we should change is the capital gains tax rate. We would be better served by a regressive tax rate, that would become progressively smaller the longer the investment is held.

Today culminates a process of nearly two years to investigate and prosecute allegations of fraud against a state tax credit program that is intended to bring economic development to areas of our state most in need of growth,