Sentences with phrase «federal taxpayer funds»
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One of the major problems with Australian politics at both the state and federal level is taxpayer funding of election campaigns.
But if the state issued a dollar - for - dollar state tax credit for charitable contributions made to, say, the state's general infrastructure fund, the first $ 6,000 donated, though reducing state tax liability by $ 6,000, does nothing to lower federal taxes owed because the taxpayer would still take the standard deduction.
She has also advocated for ending the pro-life Hyde Amendment, first enacted in 1976 and passed in some form ever since, which prevents taxpayer funding of elective abortions through federal programs like Medicaid.
«This decision again demonstrates the need for enactment of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, which would permanently prevent taxpayer subsidies for abortion - covering health plans, both in ObamaCare and in other federal health benefits programs.»
Bush even draws attention to the unique difficulties that present itself to the federal government as a democratic body that represents a constituency with diverse moral worldviews and that therefore has a «duty to exercise responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds».
She praised Trump «for protecting the conscience rights of American taxpayers and prioritizing federal funding for organizations that protect life over those that take it away.»
I'm not sure a poll of federal taxpayers and parents would find the time and effort spent by these employees on the journal article — which I personally viewed purely as a form of reputational damage control — to be a worthy use of these funds when other aspects of our meal program are in clear need of improvement.
As for their salaries, the «operation of the program» is funded through (a) federal reimbursement, which is derived from taxpayer dollars and (b) cash payments from district parents who can afford to pay for all or a portion of their children's meals.
But if Congress increases reimbursement rates without reforming the use of federal funds in school food budgets, the end result could be significant costs to taxpayers coupled with little improvement in the quality of meals served.
The campaign fights such «license to discriminate» bills on the state and federal level and builds support for the Every Child Deserves a Family Act, a federal bill prohibiting child welfare agencies that receive taxpayer funds from discriminating against LGBTQ youth or prospective foster and adoptive parents.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Aaron Schock, R - Ill., has repeatedly spent taxpayer and campaign funds to rent aircraft that are not certified charter services, despite House rules and federal law that generally prohibit the use of private aircraft for official and campaign use.
Taxpayers could donate to the funds as a substitute for paying a portion of their property taxes and then receive a charitable donation tax credit on their federal tax forms.
The campaign in Oregon drew a lot of national attention over accusations that federal taxpayer money was being used to fund anti-legalization events.
ALBANY — Federal and state investigators have open inquiries into the legality of additional taxpayer - funded salary deals given to eight state senators.
Thanks to a new state law, East Hampton taxpayers will have the right to force a vote on whether the town should accept money for East Hampton Airport from the Federal Aviation Administration, which imposes rules on how airports function as a condition of providing funding.
Of course, those federal funds ultimately come out of taxpayers» pockets, too.
Despite his six - figure income funded by taxpayer dollars, Terry has since 2000 amassed nearly $ 1.2 million in federal liens from the Internal Revenue Service and more than $ 205,000 in state tax warrants.
Opening arguments began this week in the federal corruption trial of Pedro Espada, Jr., and his son Pedro Gautier Espada, who are accused of using the Soundview Healthcare Network as «their own taxpayer - funded piggy bank» by funneling more than $ 500,000 from the organization and spending it on cars, spa treatments, and other personal luxuries.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is investing $ 750 million of taxpayer funds and the hopes of a community desperate for an economic recovery in a company that is losing money, weathering two federal investigations and facing, by its own admission, an uncertain economic future.
Meanwhile, the city's Law Department has contracted two top - tier law firms, which will be paid with taxpayer funds, to deal with non-campaign-related aspects of the multifaceted federal probe.
«The loss of money to taxpayers in New York state through federal actions, will absolutely have enormous ramifications,» said Krueger, who predicted it will result in a loss of «billions and billions» of revenue for the state to fund key programs.
«The federal government has come out pretty strongly against using taxpayer funds, too.
All municipalities that take HUD grants are being funded by taxpayer money appropriated by the Federal government which is now $ 17 trillion in debt.
The $ 10.5 million energy and agricultural waste management project was funded by local, state and federal taxpayer dollars, including about $ 1.5 million that came directly from Cayuga County government's savings accounts.
«His commitment to helping rebuild Long Island after Superstorm Sandy, his fight for our fair share of federal funding, and his strong advocacy for our taxpayers are emblematic of the leadership that will inspire me as county executive,» Curran said.
Mr. Fischer claims that because Mr. Cruz is receiving federal funds for his campaign, «any «fraudulent» or otherwise ineligible candidate causes the waste and squandering of U.S. taxpayer monies.»
Unlike most states, New York shares its portion of Medicaid costs with the counties, and the trend lines should concern every taxpayer: With federal economic stimulus funds running out and federal health insurance changes, 16 million more Americans are expected join the 60 million now enrolled in Medicaid by 2014.
Contributions to this fund would be deductible from State, local, and federal income taxes and taxpayers would receive a credit toward their subsequent year State income taxes equal to 85 percent of their contribution.
Executive branch agencies have settled dozens of sexual harassment cases involving federal workers in recent years, but the resulting taxpayer - funded payments are shrouded in mystery.
These projects are funded through state and federal grants, benefitting Oneida County without cost to taxpayers
Federal investigators say Christopher St. Lawrence «cooked the books» to fund Provident Bank Park against the wishes of the town's taxpayers.
In the Manhattan federal corruption case, Howe has admitted to pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars from developers and from rigged bids on state contracts linked to the upstate Buffalo Billion economic - revitalization plan — at the same time he was working as a consultant to the taxpayer - funded program.
More parents in New York state are enrolling their children with special needs in private schools and seeking taxpayer - funded tuition payments under a federal law.
«I believe that it is important that the Treasury and the IRS issue guidance or a formal opinion letter whether taxpayer contributions to state authorized trust funds, partially reimbursed by credits reducing state and local income taxes, will be considered deductible for federal tax purposes,» Faso wrote in the letter.
Brooklyn Assemblyman William Boyland Jr., already under indictment on federal bribery charges, is now being investigated by Albany County DA David Soares and state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli for allegedly claiming taxpayer - funded reimbursement of bogus expenses.
Tim Kaine differs with Clinton on a longstanding rule banning federal taxpayer dollars from funding abortions, the Democratic vice presidential candidate told CNN's Jake Tapper on «State of the Union.»
Just a day after state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed suit against State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada for «looting» his taxpayer - backed Soundview Health Clinic for more than $ 14 million to fund his own lavish lifestyle, state and federal authorities appeared at the facility with criminal search warrants.
As a federal prosecutor representing Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens, and as Acting Deputy Chief of the Public Integrity Section, Todd took down corrupt elected officials who used taxpayer dollars to fund lavish lifestyles, as well as drug kingpins and other major felons.
With news of the widening federal probe, it's looking like Cuomo's political future, as well as taxpayer funds, are at risk.
«The loss of money to taxpayers in New York state through federal actions, will absolutely have enormous ramifications,» said Kruger, who predicts it will result in a loss of «billions and billions» of revenue for the state to fund key programs.
Federal taxpayers will fund $ 72 million to elevate substations in flood - prone areas on Long Island...
ALBANY — The taxpayer - funded tab to deal with a federal probe of state lawmakers» outside pay, which on Thursday resulted in the arrest of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, has surpassed $ 1.6 million, spending records show.
The bill passed by the Senate includes anti-nepotism provisions, today: · Prohibits gifts from lobbyists and their clients of more than nominal value, including travel, lodging and other expenses, and broaden the types of lobbying activities that lobbyists must disclose; · Prohibits elected government officials and candidates for elected local, state or federal office from appearing in taxpayer - funded advertisements; · Closes the «revolving door» loophole by prohibiting former legislative employees from directly lobbying the Legislature for two years, and expands the revolving door restrictions for Executive Chamber employees to preclude appearances before any state agency; · Prohibits non-legislative employees from using their authority or influence to «compel or induce» any other employee to make political contributions; · Prohibits state employees from participating in any personnel decision or contracting matter concerning a relative.
Former Democratic representatives Corrine Brown (Fla.) and Chaka Fattah (Pa.) are still receiving taxpayer - funded federal pensions despite being convicted and sentenced to prison on corruption charges.
At both the state and federal level, media reports have indicated it is common practice for governments to use taxpayer funded slush funds and confidentiality agreements to hide workplace harassment and sexual harassment from the public eye.
And though he wasn't accused of any crime, Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez was forced to resign his seat in May in the wake of a scathing report about his bullying and sexually inappropriate treatment of female staffers — now the subject of state and federal lawsuits against Lopez and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who apologized for quietly settling earlier complaints against Lopez with a taxpayer - funded confidential settlement.
Florida's Republican governor Rick Scott recently rejected $ 2 billion in federal funding to build an 85 - mile high speed rail line between Tampa and Orlando, arguing that cost overruns would likely leave Florida taxpayers making up billions of dollars for something they don't need.
Last summer, a federal court banned taxpayer - funded research on human embryonic stem cells.
Stamper would like to see the federal government put out requests for proposals and provide grants to develop best practices curriculum at the national level, although given the way our police forces are organized, he says, local agencies would still have to pick up the tab for actual training, which means fund appropriations from city or state politicians and taxpayers.