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| | Ron Paul Speaks With Iraqi Legislator in Congress Committee Hearings | | 2008-06-06 09:11:45 | | This is a very interesting and telling question and answer session. The language and communication barrier is large, but it comes out loud and clear that the Iraqi people do not want a massive long-term U.S. military presence and a Vatican-sized U.S. embassy. George W. Bush said we were giving them democracy right? [...] | | By: Ponder This | | |
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| Wisconsin Legislator Proposes Tax on Video Games | | 2007-12-27 00:00:00 | | Every time you turn around, some ridiculous tax policy is being proposed in Wisconsin. Whether it's Governor Doyle's proposed tax on oil companies, Governor Doyle's proposed tax on hospitals, a proposal to tax soft drinks put forth by some legislators, a gigantic payroll tax hike to pay for universal healthcare within the state that would basically double the state's tax burden, or the state's continuous support of tax credits for specific industries and companies, the state is a bastion of bad tax policy. (It actually makes you appreciate the federal tax system.)Now one state senator is proposing a special tax on video games to fund the juvenile detention system in the state. Here's the story from DailyTech:This week, Wisconsin state Senator Jon Erpenbach proposed a bill that would add an additional tax on video games and gaming equipment, like consoles and accessories.The new tax would levy a 1% surcharge on the sale of video games and related equipment, with fun | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
| | Former lawmaker of South Dakota accused of raping two girls. Know your legislator! | | 2007-05-20 12:47:00 | | Found this at ArgusLeader.com and Keloland: Former state lawmaker Ted Klaudt is facing criminal charges including eight counts of rape and additional charges of stalking and sexual contact with a child. One of the victims was a former legislative page who was reportedly assaulted while staying with Klaudt in his Pierre hotel room during the 2006 legislative session. Klaudt, 49, of Walker, was arrested this morning. The charges, which involve two girls, were filed this morning in two South Dakota counties. He's accused of performing "ovary checks" and "breast exams" on one of the girls under the guise that he was helping her to donate her eggs, according to court records. When the girl began to cry, he would give her beer or alcohol, the documents state. On Feb. 2, when Division of Criminal Investigation agents interviewed Klaudt, he initially denied performing any tests on the girls, according to court record | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
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