Sentences with phrase «by the incoming democratic»

In the meantime, the water authority has been criticized for approving a potential $ 400,000 severance package for its executive director should he be pushed out by the incoming Democratic - controlled board.

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The minister defended his recent remarks on the Conservative government's income - splitting pledge by citing a famous American Democratic senator.

Americans in Democratic - leaning states, which typically have higher income and property taxes, are also adversely affected by this bill's new $ 10,000 cap on the state and local income and property tax deduction.

1) Charities spend their income on necessities, such as food and utilities, which ever - so - slightly re-orients our economy toward recession - resistant products, rather than luxuries 2) Charities spend their money quickly, but on independent schedules, making for a smoother stimulus effect on the economy 3) Charities make purchases tax - free, meaning that $ 1 spent by a charity generates a full $ 1 of private economic activity; furthermore, much of those tax revenues are recovered as income tax on the grocery stores, utility companies, etc. that might not have received that income otherwise 4) Charitable giving is by far the most democratic way to improve society; from birth control to bombers, government assuredly spends money on something you don't like, and charitable giving restores your say - so 5) Charitable donations are tax deductible, meaning you keep those tax dollars in your local community 6) Charitable donations provide the funds necessary for volunteers to serve the needy, thus giving «the average citizen» a chance to meet and interact with the needy, breaking down stereotypes

A bill introduced earlier this week by Sen. David Carlucci of the Independent Democratic Conference would allow New Yorkers to continue to make the deductions from their state personal income taxes.

Washington (CNN)- Despite President Obama's accusation Wednesday that Republicans are holding middle class income tax cuts «hostage» by tying them to an extension of tax cuts for wealthier Americans, the reality is several Democratic senators also oppose allowing President Bush's tax cuts for higher earners to expire.

The incoming Majority members, with their numbers said to be hovering around 170 as against the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) 115, are expected by Nana Addo, to ensure that his nominated ministers, who will be vetted by the Appointment Committee, are given the nod using their number as an effective weapon.

The incoming GOP majority has told the defeated Democratic leadership to cut hundreds of staffers by Jan. 20 to help close a $ 7 million to $ 14 million hole blown in the Senate budget during the Dems» leadership tenure.

As an example, Voter ID laws are disfavored by the Democratic party in the US because those laws lead to the disfranchisement of minority and low - income voters.

If he's elected by his colleagues to be the next speaker, Mr. Heastie vowed he would earn no outside income and would step down as Bronx County Democratic Chairman.

Pilon also received nearly $ 14,000 worth of «in - kind» contributions from the Florida Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, chaired by incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson.

A day after the Democratic Conference met with Obama Campaign Manager Jim Messina, Schumer argued that recently revealed comments by GOP nominee Mitt Romney about 47 percent of Americans not paying federal income taxes are having downballot effects that bolster Democratic chances of at least holding the Senate by a thread.

Berman was immediately welcomed to the Senate by President Joe Negron on Twitter and by incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson.

Democratic legislators, who opposed deep cuts in social services and education spending to close a $ 10 billion deficit, tried to alter the tax by introducing a «true» millionaires tax on the highest income earners.

In 2010, the New York legislature passed an executive budget proposal offered by Cuomo's predecessor, Democratic Gov. David Paterson, that was supposed to end the «carried interest» loophole — which allows hedge - fund and private - equity managers living in other states and working in New York to avoid paying state income taxes on investment profits.

By partnering with the Governor and members of the Independent Democratic Conference, we've reduced income and property taxes, brought spending under control and made real progress in creating a climate where businesses can create new jobs for hardworking people,» Skelos said.

There was some initial concern — mostly from Democratic lawmakers — that Senate Republicans would leave town after approving an eight - year extension of rent control on Monday that includes income and residency verification requirements opposed by the Assembly.

[28] She was nominated by Rahm Emanuel of Illinois, the incoming chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, and sworn in by her longtime friend John Dingell of Michigan as the Dean of the House of Representatives traditionally does.

The New York State Senate recently passed legislation carried by Independent Democratic Conference member Senator Diane Savino, which would raise the income cap for SCHE / DHE to $ 50,000 for a full 50 % property tax exemption and to $ 58,400 for a partial exemption, which will provide much - needed relief to New York City homeowners.

The Assembly's Democratic majority supports strengthening the law, while the Republican - led Senate passed legislation that would add income and residency verifications to ensure tenants aren't cheating the system by living in rent - controlled and rent - stabilized apartments they aren't eligible for.

For one, he vowed to veto any budget that includes deficit financing — singling out both Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch's borrowing scheme and a gimmick fronted by Senate Democratic leader John Sampson to refinance bonds issued in anticipation of income from the state's tobacco - lawsuit settlement.

Democratic state Senate candidate Terry Gipson earned a small amount of income last year working for the same consulting firm used by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, according to a recently filed financial disclosure form.

The Democratic - led Assembly on Tuesday released its one - house budget resolution that includes income disclosure proposals as well as campaign - finance reform measures, but does not embrace the plan released by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his budget amendments.

The trouble for Cuomo, according to McMahon, is that the «scam» of the government helping low - income workers was long championed by his father, as well as a generation of Democratic and Republican political leaders.

The moves come as de Blasio, who's been on the outs with the White House after saying President Barack Obama showed up late to the income inequality conversation (and is in such bad shape with the Clintons that all the mayor got was a midafternoon speaking slot at last month's Democratic convention), is battling rocky poll numbers and a list of investigations that has grown almost by the week.

The Huffington Post secured this slide from a PowerPoint presentation to incoming freshmen by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

But the state's Republican and Democratic representatives said it would hit New York hard by eliminating a much relied - upon deduction for state income tax payments.

An organization founded by de Blasio will host a presidential forum on income inequality in Iowa City in December, and sent out invitations to all the major Democratic and Republican candidates.

Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senate Republican Education Chairman Jeffrey Piccola and Senate Democratic Whip Anthony Williams, would greatly increase school choice options for families by creating school choice opportunity scholarships for low and middle income families across Pennsylvania and increase funding for the EITC program.

The argument, advanced by black Democratic legislator Polly Williams, was that low - income black students deserved something better than the dysfunctional urban schools to which they were assigned.

At a forum last night sponsored by the Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee (OPDEC), the four candidates who qualified for the House 93 legislative seat about to be vacated by incoming City Council member Helena Moreno announced their support for a ban on AR - style assault rifles like the ones used to kill 17 students and teachers in Parkland, Florida last week.

The idea that the drive for large audiences makes the mass media «democratic» thus suffers from the initial weakness that its political analogue is a voting system weighted by income!

Political deals (sometimes dubbed «grand bargains») to win Republican support for carbon taxes, such as the proposal by Democratic Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) and Brian Schatz (HA) therefore risk alienating labor, low - income advocates and economic - justice activists, many of whom are already tepid at best about carbon tax legislation that doesn't directly invest considerable carbon revenues in a «just transition.»

January 9, 2017 — «The nation's capital is joining several other heavily Democratic cities in pledging to spend tax dollars to defend illegal immigrants against efforts by the incoming Trump administration to deport them.

Democratic senators are warning a proposal by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai could strip internet from millions of low - income households.

A new proposal by U.S. Federal Communications Chairman Ajit Pai could result in millions of low - income households losing access to affordable internet services, Democratic senators have warned.

Under the Democratic proposal put forth by the Secretary of Treasury, the deal would involve raising just over $ 1T in revenue over the next 10 years by raising tax rates on incomes over $ 250k.