Senate Democrat's budget would reduce tax breaks
The Senate's top budget writer said on Tuesday he was drafting a budget plan that would reduce tax breaks in an effort to keep the country's debt at a sustainable level. Full story
Mo. Senate passes overhaul of tax incentives
The Missouri Senate passed an overhaul of the state's economic incentives Monday that would eliminate tax breaks for some low-income seniors and disabled residents while creating new aid programs to encourage international trade and the development of high-tech businesses. Full story
Lawmakers try to score points on high gas prices
With U.S. gasoline prices surging to $4 a gallon, lawmakers will be scrambling this week to assure voters they are working to ease their pain. Full story
Obama keeps up push to end gas, oil tax breaks
President Barack Obama says oil companies are profiting from rising pump prices and he wants Congress to end $4 billion in annual tax breaks for the oil and gas industry. Full story
Texas House committee approves tax break on yachts
The Texas House Ways and Means Committee has approved a tax break for those who want to buy yachts costing $250,000 or more. Full story
House budget chair backs cutting oil subsidies
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan said on Thursday he supports cutting tax breaks for the oil industry as lawmakers search for ways to battle rising gasoline prices. Full story
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