Category Archives: Government Reform

Offshore Tax Loopholes Cost States $40 Billion

Posted on February 22, 2013 by s_strauss

Posted at Citizens for Tax Justice (http://ctj.org/ctjinthenews/2013/02/the_fiscal_times_offshore_tax_loopholes_cost_states_40_billion.php) By BRIANNA EHLEY, The Fiscal Times, February 7, 2013 For years tax reformists have been outraged by a loophole that allows U.S. corporations to avoid paying federal income tax on their offshore profits. … Continue reading →

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The United States of ALEC—February 19, Harrisburg

Posted on February 15, 2013 by s_strauss

From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): State lawmakers have convened in Harrisburg for another legislative session. You know who else is there? The American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC. That’s the corporate front group that spends millions of dollars a year co-opting … Continue reading →

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Privatizing Pennsylvania Alcohol Distribution Risks Lost Revenue and Higher Social Costs

Posted on February 5, 2013 by s_strauss

From Keystone Research Center (http://www.keystoneresearch.org): HARRISBURG, PA (January 30, 2013) — The Keystone Research Center (KRC) today called on the General Assembly and public to encourage Governor Corbett to abandon a new proposal to dramatically increase the number of retail … Continue reading →

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New Report: Rush to Privatize PA Lottery Could End Up Costing Seniors

Posted on December 14, 2012 by s_strauss

From Keystone Research Center (http://www.keystoneresearch.org): HARRISBURG, PA (December 13, 2012) – A plan to privatize the operation of the Pennsylvania Lottery would be a good deal for the private bidder but carries significant risk for the Pennsylvania seniors who benefit … Continue reading →

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Stand Up for Whistle Blowers

Posted on December 11, 2012 by s_strauss

This week, the House will consider a provision already approved by the Senate that is designed to protect the employees of federal contractors who blow the whistle on misconduct. Specifically, Section 844 of the National Defense Authorization Act would prohibit … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Congress Undermine Regulatory Oversight

Posted on November 7, 2012 by s_strauss

From OMB Watch (http://www.ombwatch.org): Some senators are trying to fast-track a bill – S. 3468 (http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/s3468) – that would undermine the ability of independent federal agencies to carry out the work they were created to do. Congress made these agencies … Continue reading →

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PA Legislative Per Diems Viewed by Legislators as “Part of Compensation Package”

Posted on July 27, 2012 by s_strauss

From Democracy Rising PA (http://www.democracyrisingpa.com): Lawmakers continue to take a second salary, tax-free, for purported expenses without ever proving that taxpayers actually owe them the money. Earlier this month, Rock the Capital (http://www.rockthecapital.com/) released a report detailing the per diems each … Continue reading →

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