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Cadillac Tax: Congress Is Split On Reform Effort To Tax Costly Health Care Plans

New York Times | DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and ROBERT PEAR | Posted 10.13.2009 | Politics

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A proposed tax on high-cost, or "Cadillac," health insurance plans has touched off a fierce clash between the Senate and the House as they wrestle ove...

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Friday Talking Points: Is Opt-Out The Answer?

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.14.2009 | Politics

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The plan isn't going into effect until 2013. Think you're tired of TV ads and screaming folks at town hall meetings now? Picture a more local version of that for the next four years -- not a pretty sight.

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Ryan Grim

House Passes Bill Taxing AIG Bonuses, Republicans Switch Votes In Droves

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 04.18.2009 | Politics

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The House overwhelmingly passed legislation on Thursday to tax bonuses paid out by AIG and other bailed-out firms at a rate of 90 percent. "We want ou...

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Friday Talking Points [56] -- Turkeys Everywhere!

Chris Weigant | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics

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While today is not officially Turkey Day, I will warn you in advance that it's going to be a theme running through today's column, like gravy through ...

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Friday Talking Points [47] -- Our First Anniversary

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.13.2008 | Politics

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Surprise! It's our first anniversary column! But before we get to that, I have to pass on this information, in the hopes nobody will get stung by a v...

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Rep. Rangel Raises Staggering $5 Million

The Hill | Ian Swanson | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) has raised a staggering $5 million since becoming chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, more than any other House mem...

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Starbucks In His Eyes For Obama

NYCity News Service | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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Surrounded by campaign materials and holed up with his laptop and overactive cell phone in a corner of the Starbucks, Gregg Ross carefully coordinated volunteers for Barack Obama Tuesday morning.

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Rangel On Rudy's Success: "I Am So Surprised, I Don't Know What To Do"

Portfolio | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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L.G.: Are you surprised that your old friend Rudy Giuliani is doing so well? C.R.: I am so surprised, I don't know what to do. I don't want to say an...

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