Posts Tagged ‘tax’

Why the outrage over government eavesdropping?

by Craig Masters Reporters of the nation’s media are claiming to be outraged that their telephone conversations have been recorded and e-mails have been read by government agents writing their own search warrants. The IRS has confessed (after being caught) to using government agents to intimidate taxpayers opposed to the Obama administration. But, what does [...]

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Gardner to IRS: You will be held accountable

IRS asked group for media transcripts, phone calls, list of family membersWASHINGTON D.C. – Furious over revelations that the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups seeking non-profit status, Congressman Cory Gardner (CO-04) is demanding answers and offering to help affected groups in Colorado that were unfairly singled out.    In a letter to the IRS, Gardner demanded [...]

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In ‘honor’ of Tax Day

Judge Napolitano “rules” against Tax Code and Social Securityby Craig Masters While false reports about sequestration forcing reductions in such high profile defense spending as the Blue Angels’ performances at air shows, real reductions in U.S. military readiness programs are happening. Yet the expansion of the IRS army seems to be unaffected by “cutbacks” happening [...]

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The Rant – “Honor” Missing From U.S. Government

by Mike McCune –     What damages America more, manipulated inflation or higher tax rates? Both pluck wealth from America at a devastating pace.   Earlier this week the President made an impassioned plea to gain support for his budget proposal. He spouted numbers and data as if he knew exactly what he was [...]

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Almost a Fifth of U.S. Economy Moves Underground

by Mike McCune –     American over 30 know about the infamous Russian “Black Market” wherein the population did most of its food and illicit items trade. Since it was officially off-the-records by the government, but necessary to sustain the population, the term “Black Market” was applied.   It will not come as a [...]

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How to Simplify the Tax Season

by Michael McCune –   The normal person fears to tread the swampy ground of tax loopholes and deductions–that’s why the unofficial-official business of tax preparation and legal tax defense has been the biggest single growth sector since the 1950s.   Just to let you in on a little secret the government doesn’t want you to [...]

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Call to Arms – literally and figuratively

by Craig Masters Friday, February 15, the Colorado House will be hearing the second reading of four anti-gun ownership bills. The democrats in the house are anxious to rush these bills through before the public can be informed. Much like the mind-numbing pace of other pro-democrat special interests group bills passing through democrat dominated committees [...]

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Tribune takes Greeley voters to the woodshed over District 6 scores

Criticizes voters for not increasing taxes enoughby Peter Grady –   The head of a local political organization has taken issue with a recent editorial by the Greeley Tribune placing the blame for low test scores on voters.   In a recent editorial, District 6 needs everyone’s help,  the Greeley Tribune said residents who want [...]

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Washington’s balanced approach: $41 in taxes for $1 in spending cuts

by Jack Minor –   In a last minute fiscal cliff deal that will raise taxes on over 77 percent of Americans, the definition of compromise and balance in Washington means increasing revenue by significant amounts relative to spending cuts.   According to the Congressional Budget office, the last minute fiscal cliff deal reached by [...]

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Communist Party backs Obama in fiscal cliff negotiations

by Jack Minor – The Communist Party USA, which supported Obama during the 2012 election, has now signed on board with the President’s economic plan and is calling on its members to work with unions to pressure Republicans in Congress to raise taxes and increase spending.   During a recent conference call on the upcoming [...]

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A message from Senator Mark Udall

Give more now to get paid tomorrow!by Craig Masters This week Senator Udall sent out an email with the subject line: “Compromise isn’t a dirty word.” His message is that the Republicans need to be reprogrammed into believing that “compromise is not capitulation,” in working with the administration to solve the approaching budget crisis. Of [...]

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Colorado taxpayers should brace for immigration of Californians

Voters approved higher taxes – Reduced revenue could resultby Craig Masters New tax increases approved by California voters in November have created bargain prices for U-Haul rental trucks – rented for one-way to California. Texas, which has no state income tax, is attracting the greatest percentage of those who are leaving California in hopes of [...]

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Buck defends continuing prosecution of marijuana users

by Jack Minor –   Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck has defended his decision to continue prosecuting marijuana users saying despite passage of an amendment legalizing the drug’s use, it is currently still illegal and he has a duty to enforce the law.   “What if I were to determine that the will of [...]

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Markets drop across Europe and U.S.

Israel is scapegoat – for defending itselfby Craig Masters Violence across Europe – seen on facebook worldwide An updated Associated Press Story carried in The Washington Post begins, ”Israeli airstrikes on targets in Gaza Strip hit markets Wednesday, with European shares falling most amid work stoppages in southern Europe and worries about economic growth across [...]

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Obama ups ante; demands $1.6 trillion in tax increases

by Peter Grady –   In what could be a troubling sign as lawmakers begin discussions on avoiding the so-called “fiscal cliff”, the President has called for tax increases that are nearly double what was previously agreed on between the administration and House Republicans.   Jay Carney, the White House Press Secretary, said the President has [...]

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Democratic leader willing to send America off financial cliff

Washington Senator says worth it to tax the rich by Peter Grady –   A leading Democratic Senator from Washington has said her party needs to be willing to stand firm on extending tax cuts for individuals, including small business owners making over $250,000 even if it means raising taxes on all Americans, despite concerns [...]

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Is Working Worth it anymore?

by Craig Masters Any economic recovery will have to overcome a resistance from the population created by the welfare system that depends on the very recovery it has now begun to destroy. An ever rising percentage of the half of college graduates from the past few years who have been fortunate enough to find jobs [...]

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District 6 didn’t need tax increase for BEST grant

I initially approached the question of 3A with an open mind. But when I read the measure’s description I made up my mind real quick. The repayment cost for this is outrageous! Worse, going into debt could have easily been avoided. The actual cost of the new school to taxpayers is $14.5 Million (Plus our [...]

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Numbers for 3A don’t quite add up

by Jack Minor –   While voters are being asked to approve a tax increase to build a replacement school for John Evans, a closer look at the numbers being given to voters for the cost of the project apparently do not add up, with actual costs to the taxpayer being greater than what is [...]

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District 6 has history of not being wise stewards of their finances

by Brett Reese –     I asked the editor of the Northern Colorado Gazette to reprint my letter of Feb 2011 to help us all decide whether or not to trust this administration…   As easy and fun as it would be to air out the many silly antics my colleagues on the Greeley/Evans [...]

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The Rant – Not Solyndra-sized But Another Stimulus Black Eye

Solyndra was the first boondoggle of the stimulus. It wasn’t the biggest but it was the first and it demonstrated beyond a shadow of a doubt why government and business differ–business has a bottom line that must be in the black, government just throws money at things and has no bottom line.   The latest, [...]

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Something to ponder on the bond issue for a new John Evans school

Questions on the tax increase for a new John Evans     The      proposed site at 65th        Ave and 37th St would require a      minimum of $ 4-6 million for infrastructure (taps, curb, gutter sidewalks      ect.) in addition to the cost of the building.   The      current site already has [...]

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Ouch! President’s supporters admit Romney clear victor in debate

by Jack Minor –   While the Obama campaign said they were “pleased” with Obama’s performance during Wednesday’s presidential debate in Denver, media outlets and political pundits on both the left and right agreed that Mitt Romney was the clear victor.   Obama spokesperson Stephanie Cutter appeared to place the blame for his dismal performance [...]

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Rise in food stamp rolls causing problems for local revenues

by Matt Lacy –   The increase in food stamp recipients under President Obama’s economy is causing an unintended consequence as local municipalities find themselves dealing with the loss of tax revenue resulting from the purchases.   The number of people on food stamps has increased to a record 46.7 million people in June while [...]

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A Preview of the Ballot and some candidates

Learn more at local meeting in Campionby Craig Masters The 2012 general election ballots will be mailed in just a few weeks. Here is a preview of some of what most Americans (and others who vote) will be seeing on those ballots. Under “Presidential Electors” the list of candidates includes 16 names from various sectors [...]

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Bond issue good deal for taxpayers

by Scott Rankin – Whenever I hear about a tax increase being proposed, I usually cringe.  My immediate reaction is that I already pay too much in taxes, especially to the federal government. After gaining my composure, I typically ask what the tax is for, and how much it is going to cost me. In [...]

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Campaign 2012 – searching for facts

by Craig Masters The next Presidential election will very possibly set the course for the Unites States to remain as 50 united states or follow the course of the former Soviet Union which broke into several smaller nations just a short 20 years ago. It is clear to many astute observers that the current President [...]

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Newt, Trump call for Obama to release college transcripts

by Matt Lacy –   While the administration and leading Democrats have called for Romney to release years of tax returns, Romney supporters Donald Trump and Newt Gingrich have called on the administration to do likewise with the president’s college records.   Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said he has information that Republican presidential [...]

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Obama campaign runs deficit in June

by Peter Grady –   Recent e-mails sent out by  Obama and his campaign begging for funds appear to have been justified with new reports showing in June the campaign spent more than it took in.   The campaign has recently sent out a series of e-mails with alarming tones saying the campaign is in [...]

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District, Tribune ignores common sense solutions over John Evans issue

by Brett Reese –   After reading the Greeley tribune story of July 20th about raising property taxes to tear down and rebuild John Evans Middle school, I was convinced the three lattes a year sacrifice each of us would have to make for this school was an easy decision.  And, as always, The Tribune couched [...]

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Physicians group to host forum explaining ramifications of Obamacare

Vecchio by Jack Minor –   GREELEY- The local head of a physician’s organization dedicated to the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship will be speaking at a meeting to discuss the ramifications of Obamacare on individual Americans and how it will affect the doctor patient relationship.   Dr. Jill Vecchio, president of the Colorado chapter of Docs4PatientCare [...]

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ObamaCare ruling could be poison pill for Obama

While the United States Supreme Court upheld ObamaCare’s individual mandate, for the president and Democrats it could be a case of “be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.”   In the ruling written by Chief Justice John Roberts, he said, “Congress had the power to impose the exaction in Section 5000A [...]

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Churches able to raise money for PACs

Pastor Cripe by Peter Grady –   A church in Maine has announced it will be taking a special offering for a Political Action Committee; and, in what may surprise people, the action does not run afoul of IRS rules.   The Waterville congregation at Faith Evangelical Free church will send its Father’s Day offering to Protect [...]

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Debt-free Weld gets $52 million check from Anadarko

Schools to get $21 millionWELD COUNTY, CO – On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Weld County Treasurer John Lefebvre and the Weld County Board of Commissioners recognized more than $52 million in tax payments from one of Weld County’s largest single property tax payers. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation presented a $52 million check representing the company’s 2011 [...]

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Activist says voter ID laws are not discriminatory

by Jack Minor – With several states embroiled in the debate over requirements that voters show identification prior to going to the polls, a black conservative activist disputes the Democratic contention that the laws are discriminatory. Democrats and liberal activists across the country contend the elderly, disabled and poor will be hard-pressed to satisfy ID requirements [...]

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