Van Hollen's path from political strategy to budget wonkery - Washington Post

Van Hollen's path from political strategy to budget wonkery Washington Post From the summer debt-limit debate to the current talks over extending the payroll tax holiday, Van Hollen has been front and center, spouting figures from heavily annotated budget books, trying to conjure the magic formula of spending cuts and tax ... and more »

Drop in joblessness drives up markets - Columbus Dispatch

Drop in joblessness drives up markets Columbus Dispatch With the holiday season in full gear, consumer advocates advise consumers to plan and budget well to ensure they don't end up overspending or facing credit card bills months after the holiday season concludes. Advertised prices for flights must include ... and more »

Special Report: Bloomberg reloads in push for gun control - Reuters

Special Report: Bloomberg reloads in push for gun control Reuters Although it has a handful of private donors, the bulk of MAIG's $4 million budget comes out of the mayor's own pocket. "He's putting his money where his mouth is," said Carolyn McCarthy, a Democratic congresswoman from Long Island. and more »

Holidays boost town's sales tax collections - Jackson Hole News&Guide

Holidays boost town's sales tax collections Jackson Hole News&Guide With the holiday boost, the town is now more than $133000 ahead of budget through the first eight months of the fiscal year. The projected sales tax surplus for the year ending in June is more than $178000. The strong performance is welcome news to the ...

Holidays fail to deliver - Pueblo Chieftain

Holidays fail to deliver Pueblo Chieftain The holidays brought a lot less cheer to Pueblo businesses than hoped, according to the city of Pueblo's latest tax report. December sales sunk 4.4 percent from the prior year, according to the data released Friday. They were down 2.1 percent from 2009 ...