CBO warns infrastructure taxes will hurt economy
Posted By: Dreadnought, 4/5/2021 1:50:48 PM
We are often told to "follow the science." This is true of wearing masks, how we teach children to read, and addressing the perils of climate change. So we should probably better do the same with the economy, no? Consider the new Congressional Budget Office report on that very thing, the budget, the economy, and how we tax it. Let's assume that we want the Federal government to spend lots more money on infrastructure. I don't, because I'm certain that the money will be sprayed up the wall like the last few trillions were.
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after league strips event from Braves: reports 34 replies
after league strips event from Braves: reports 34 replies
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Why did baseball capitulate?
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Consider the new Congressional Budget Office report on that very thing, the budget, the economy, and how we tax it. Let's assume that we want the Federal government to spend lots more money on infrastructure. I don't, because I'm certain that the money will be sprayed up the wall like the last few trillions were.
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after league strips event from Braves: reports 34 replies
after league strips event from Braves: reports 34 replies
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ESPN and Altitude TV reported the game was going to be moved to Coors Field in Denver on July 13. Neither the Rockies nor MLB immediately responded to Fox News’ request for comment.
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