20 Nov Ryan Says Extenders Now, Tax Overhaul Later at Ways and Means
Rep. Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin, tabbed by Republicans as the next Ways and Means chairman, said he will support efforts by retiring Dave Camp...
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27 Jun Brooks Sports gets set for next 100 years
After years of false starts and going too fast, running-shoe company Brooks has hit its stride, celebrating a century of shoemaking, 21 years in Washington...
20 Jun Internet Tax Moratorium Backed by House Panel
The House Judiciary Committee backed a measure on Wednesday that would permanently extend a moratorium on certain state taxes on the Internet transactions, sidelining attempts...
06 May Thousands of sneakerheads get their kicks at Bridgeport show
After some brief negotiating, a teenager pulled out a wad of money and handed Owen Corazzelli $310. Corazzelli placed a pair of Nike Air Jordans...
10 Apr On Trade, Obama Faces a Tough Political Dance
In pursuing its lofty international trade agenda, the Obama administration has been courting labor unions, long the strongest supporters of the president but also perhaps...
05 Apr Froman Says Debates in Congress Won’t Slow Trade Talks
Froman said at a congressional hearing Thursday that lack of what is formally called Trade Promotion Authority won't slow work on an agenda that includes...
01 Apr GOP Rep. Dave Camp Won’t Run For Reelection
This decision was reached after much consideration and discussion with my family. Serving in Congress is the great honor of my professional life. I am...
28 Mar MI Senator Stabenow to Lead Trade Subcommittee on Senate Finance
The Michigan Democrat confirmed in an interview she planned to exercise her seniority to take the gavel that had been held by Ron Wyden, D-Ore.,...
27 Feb Camp Overhaul Would Add Surtax for High Earners, Bank Asset Tax
A tax overhaul plan from House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp would lower top individual and corporate income tax rates while imposing a surtax...
06 Dec Long-Sought Budget Deal May Arrive Next Week
By opting to nail down a budget plan in the form of legislation instead of a conference agreement, Ryan and Murray would avoid having to...