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The National Commission on Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing has called for a federal gas tax increase of greater than 50%, claiming a 2009 fund shortfall.

On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised that his party would not raise taxes in order to combat the deficit at a press conference in Welland, Ontario.

Increasing taxes on gasoline to pay for the deteriorating bridges, roads, highways and transit in the United States is being recommended by government agencies.

Using discretion when recognizing income and paying expenses can help reduce payouts and maximize refunds on United States income taxes.

Obama tax plans are being described as a detriment to the economy in the United States and similar to that of Hoover during the Great Depression.

Grasping for ways to fund a massive government overhaul of healthcare, Senate Democrats propose increased Medicare payroll taxes for wealthy Americans.

Obama will raise taxes on the American Dream of success by those earning $250,000 or more each year; a government handout on the backs of small business.

Although consumption and income taxes were reduced after WWII, since the Korean War they have become a permanent part of the United States economy.

Fifty years ago, it was common to find a community with a small Catholic School filled with children wearing uniforms. But, each year, more schools close.

The new Gallup Poll reports that Americans do not believe that President Obama will honor the commitment he made not to raise federal income taxes.

The McGuinty government released an economic statement. It revealed the province is carrying a $24.7 billion deficit, the highest in the province's history.

Beginning in the very first year of his Presidency, the Great Depression became the most memorable feature of Herbert Hoover's Presidency.

A recent tax code change allows anyone to convert from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2010, temporarily lifting the adjusted gross income restriction.

On April 1, 2009, a federal tax increase on tobacco raised the ire of 28% of America's population: smokers. President Obama signed the excise tax into law in February.

The economic recession hit California particularly hard, and state government is unable to fix the problem. Is a new constitution the only way to save the Golden State?

Bookkeeping for credit card entries can be confusing. Here's how to simplify the bookkeeping and understand the overall relationship in the accounting process.

Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, has undergone serious renovations. Here are some of the new features that baseball fans will enjoy during their visit.

It's been said before, but it's worth repeating: franchise success comes to those who are willing to work for it. The franchisor only provides the plan.

After the forum at Saddleback church with Barack Obama and John McCain, it is clear how much McCain is like George Bush.

Are you looking for the best UK mortgage rates? Wondering which direction interest rates are headed? Find out what the Centre for Economics and Business Research thinks.

The economic downturn of 2007-2008 doesn't seem to be slowing toy-buying Christmas shoppers down.

This article covers issues discussed in 10/2/2008 debate between U.S. Vice-Presidential candidates, Palin and Biden. Issues included: tax cuts, Iraq, foreign policy.

The dollar has effectively already crashed - more than 95% since the origin of the Federal Reserve in 1933. Based on 6 crisis points coming, the worst crash lies ahead.

The total earnings of an employee for a pay period are called gross pay. From these earnings, taxes are deducted. This article focuses on income and FICA tax deductions.

Coinciding with the recent rise in foreclosures, a new crisis is now taking shape and has taken the form of the consumer carrying a higher tax burden.

Council tax arrears usually stem from financial difficulties. As council tax is a priority debt, balancing household bills is a must. Can a debt solution help?

John McCain portrayed Joseph Wurzelbacher--who apparently misspelled his name on his voter registration form and is not a licensed plumber--as an American hero Wednesday.

Researchers are finding ways of assessing how well or poorly people live by looking beyond economic indicators.

With a looming economic crisis, and a struggling stockmarket, Presidential candidates Obama and McCain emphasized domestic issues in second Presidential debate.

Does anyone really know the real Obama or is it his persona that is enthralling followers?

On October 15, 28 candidates will vie for the position of Memphis City Mayor. Not surprisingly, one of those candidates is Prince Mongo.

A successful businessman and former Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney is one of the GOP frontrunners. He hopes to become the first Mormon to be elected President.

The idea of public entrepreneurship introduces innovation and competitiveness to government and other areas of the public sector.

Fearing an epidemic of tobacco-related cancers, African governments are starting to crack down on smoking. South Africa's experience shows that smoke-free laws can work.

Auto insurance is an expense drivers would rather not pay. However, car insurance does in fact provide numerous hidden benefits. Here are some.

With a history going back some four thousand years, chocolate - the food of the gods - has long been a temptation.

Though the overall goal of the 2009 economic stimulus bill is to stimulate the economy, many goals can be found within the bill.

Congress takes a historic step forward to pass national healthcare coverage for all Americans, but GOP says wrong move!

What was the Black Death and how did it kill so many? This article provides an overview of the devastating disease that affected life during the Middle Ages.

While historians generally claim that Herbert Hoover did nothing to stop the Great Depression, he actually did too much and made the crisis worse.

Nominated on the eighth ballot at the 1888 Republican convention, Benjamin Harrison conducted one of the first front porch campaigns.

The United States Government has struggled mightily in the past few decades to pay down the national debt, but the past ten years has seen exponential growth in debt.

Although he offered no specifics on how to combat the Great Depression, most voters chose Franklin D. Roosevelt merely because he was not Herbert Hoover.