Sunday, August 26, 2012

Today's Teamster News 08.26.12

CBO: Ending High-Income Tax Cuts Would Save Almost $1 Trillion  Off the Charts   ...The Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) new report shows that allowing President Bush’s 2001 and 2003 income tax cuts on income over $250,000 to expire on schedule at the end of 2012 would save $823 billion in revenue and $127 billion on interest on the nation’s debt, compared to permanently extending all of the Bush tax cuts...
How Voter Suppression Endangers our Democratic Process  policymic   ...Despite virtually no evidence of voter fraud, states all across America continue to enact voter “reform” legislation. Since 2011, 17 states have passed voter reform measures. Not surprisingly, 15 of these states are either solid red/Republican or toss-ups...
Cal State thaws admission freeze for nonresidents  Los Angeles Times   ...Some campus leaders criticize plans to admit higher-paying out-of-state and international students while barring California residents...
So, Mitt, what do you really believe?  The Economist   ...Too much about the Republican candidate for the presidency is far too mysterious...
Ryan's Medicare Cuts Would Hurt Wisconsin and America's Seniors  Huffington Post   ...As Ryan attempts to dismantle Medicare as we know it, he is trying to distract attention from his plan by falsely claiming that Obama is the one who is cutting Medicare...
Pendleton, Teamsters at odds on pact  Buffalo News   ...The Town Board rejected recommendations made by the New York State Public Employment Relations Board, insisting that extreme changes must be made to the old agreement to remain on budget...