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Health Care:The Way Forward

Mar 23 2010in Briefings Charles No Comments »

Yesterday, Michael Cannon discussed the policy implications of ObamaCare, and what it means for the future of market-oriented health insurance?  As one of the best health care economists on Capitol Hill, Michael Cannon’s academic lead will be an important indicator of where the fight should be. Currently, he believes that the worst elements of the Health Care [...]

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Savings and Retirement Forum: Unrestricted Savings

Mar 17 2010in Briefings Charles No Comments »

Alehandra Lopez presented her paper on Unrestricted Savings to the Savings and Retirement Forum, a Market Institute hosted economic discussion group, on Tuesday March 16th. The paper addressed to importance of unrestricted spending for the smoothing effects, or the ability to handle unexpected issues, of people with unrestricted

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National Taxpayer Advocate’s 2009 Report

Mar 17 2010in Briefings CharlesTags: , , , , ,
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The National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina Olson, gave a stirring performance on Capitol Hill Tuesday, well, as stirring as Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight hearing can be. Witness: Nina E. Olson, National Taxpayer Advocate, IRS

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Research and Development in the 2011 Budget

Mar 16 2010in Briefings CharlesTags: , ,
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science held a briefing on Tuesday, March 16th to discuss Research and Development tax credits in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget. Presented by Patrick J Clemins

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