Updated on November 15 at 4:13 p.m. ET President Trump and congressional Republicans have repeatedly insisted that the top priority of their tax reform is delivering relief to the middle class. But under a significant change to the Senate’s plan announced late Tuesday night, that relief for most people will now only be temporary, and […]
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The Republican tax bill could force billions of dollars in cuts to programs like Medicare
Mark Wilson/Getty Images Republicans’ Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would add $ 1.5 trillion to the federal deficit over 10 years. According to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, or Paygo, the new debt must be offset or the Paygo requirement must be waived. If Paygo is not waived it would trigger automatic cuts to programs like Medicare and […]
Black Friday 2017 – Currys reveal huge price cuts ahead of official sales
The big Black Friday sale will begin two weeks today and is expected to be one of the biggest and best shopping days of the year. Thousands of products are expected to see their prices slashed with huge savings on TVs smartphones and tablets. Some retailers, including Amazon, have already revealed when their sales will […]
HBO Cuts Ties With Louis C.K. in Wake of Sexual Misconduct Claims; FX Says Matter Is 'Currently Under Review'
The sexual harassment allegations surrounding Louis C.K. have forced HBO to take action. His other longtime collaborator FX, meanwhile, plans to review the matter before taking any possible action. The actor/comedian will no longer participate in HBO’s Night of Too Many Stars comedy benefit special, set to air live on Saturday, Nov. 18, the network […]
Trump’s tax cuts will only temporarily boost the economy — and send debt skyrocketing
Chip Somodevilla / Staff The Republican tax plan was announced last week. Credit rating agency Fitch says the bill would only temporarily boost the economy while raising debt levels 120% of GDP. It’s uncertain what if anything in the mix of tax cuts and tax increases being kicked around in Congress will become law. But Fitch […]
Prime Cuts: We Cut Open a Multimatic Spool-Valve Damper to Reveal Its Secrets
– From the November 2017 issue – Scant bits of technology trickle down from racing to street cars anymore. Multimatic’s Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve dampers are one of the few. The Canadian supplier’s dampers first appeared in the 2002 CART series, then migrated to Formula 1, and now populate about half the Le Mans starting […]
Sky cuts prices AGAIN with deals saving TV customers HUNDREDS – but offer ends soon
Sky has got another money-saving offer which could save you hundreds of pounds. Last month Sky announced a deal for new subscribers that could save them a bundle. The new offer sees the price of the Box Sets bundle drop from £38 per month to £25 per month. Over an 18-month contract this will save […]
Stay married to halt Alzheimer’s: close relationship ‘cuts risk of dementia by 60%’
BEING married or in a loving relationship could reduce the threat of developing dementia by as much as 60 per cent. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Stay married to halt Alzheimer’s: close relationship ‘cuts risk of dementia by 60%’
GETTY Single people face an increased risk of brain degenerating diseases In contrast, single people face an increased risk of brain degenerating diseases, like Alzheimer’s, of between 35 and 44 per cent, says a new study. Reasons include the healthier lifestyles of couples compared to those who were single, and the benefits of everyday social […]
Will corporate tax cuts boost workers’ wages?
THE president’s tax promise has always been clear: he will reduce the amount middle-earners, but not rich Americans, must pay. Yet every time Donald Trump releases a plan, analysts say it does almost the opposite. The Tax Policy Centre, a think-tank, recently filled in the blanks in the latest Republican tax proposals and concluded that […]
