Sentences with phrase «vote on the tax plan»

Following the House Ways and Means Committee's approval, the full chamber could vote on the tax plan as early as next week.

The governor's office clarified in a statement that Cuomo was trying to make a broader point about «political pressure» being brought to Republicans to vote on the tax plan.

«Congress has one last chance to stand up for the middle class by voting no on a tax plan that will raise taxes on hardworking families.»

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May 2 (Reuters)- Amazon.com Inc said it has halted planning for a new office building in Seattle and might sub-lease rather than occupy another future tower downtown, pending a city council vote on a proposed tax on top businesses.

May 2 - Amazon.com Inc said it has halted planning for a new office building in Seattle and might sub-lease rather than occupy another future tower downtown, pending a city council vote on a proposed tax on top businesses.

«Pending the outcome of the head tax vote by City Council, Amazon has paused all construction planning on our Block 18 project in downtown...

«I can confirm that pending the outcome of the head - tax vote by City Council, Amazon has paused all construction planning on our Block 18 project in downtown Seattle and is evaluating options to sublease all space in our recently leased Rainier Square building,» Amazon VP Drew Herdener told the Seattle Times.

Amazon has suspended part of its expansion plans in Seattle, pending the outcome of a City Council vote on a new tax on large employers that would fund programs aimed at providing affordable housing and helping the homeless.

The absence of a deal on harmonized sales tax (HST) compensation — a long - festering source of tension between Ottawa and Quebec — seems to be the most important reason why the Bloc Quebecois 49 MPs plan to vote against the federal budget.

Amazon.com said it has halted planning for a new office building in Seattle pending a city council vote on a proposed tax on top businesses.

WASHINGTON, Nov 7 - U.S. House Republicans plan to bring their tax overhaul bill for a vote next week, U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady said on Tuesday, adding that he expects the plan to pass.

The Senate Budget Committee approved the Senate's tax plan on Tuesday, bringing the upper chamber closer to a floor vote, which is expected to take place Thursday.

The Minnesota Senate is preparing to vote on its plan to cut income tax rates while matching the federal tax overhaul.

In May, Seattle's City Council plans to vote on a tax — dubbed the «Amazon Tax» by locals — on the city's largest employetax — dubbed the «Amazon Tax» by locals — on the city's largest employeTax» by locals — on the city's largest employers.

Scant weeks after the people of British Columbia, in a magnificent fit of self - destructive fury, voted to unharmonize their provincial sales tax from the now - misnamed Harmonized Sales Tax, word came that talks between Ottawa and Quebec on a plan to compensate the province for harmonizing its own tax were at an impastax from the now - misnamed Harmonized Sales Tax, word came that talks between Ottawa and Quebec on a plan to compensate the province for harmonizing its own tax were at an impasTax, word came that talks between Ottawa and Quebec on a plan to compensate the province for harmonizing its own tax were at an impastax were at an impasse.

A spokesperson said Amazon may also cancel plans to move into another tower being built in downtown Seattle until the city's council votes on plans to introduce a tax on large employers.

«Pending the outcome of the head tax vote by City Council, Amazon has paused all construction planning on our Block 18 project in downtown Seattle and is evaluating options to sub-lease all space in our recently leased Rainier Square building,» said Amazon vice president Drew Herdener.

WASHINGTON (AP)-- Struggling to reach a long - term agreement, House Republicans plan to vote on a one - year extension of temporary tax breaks affecting millions of businesses and individuals.

The reconciliation bill also initially delayed but did not repeal the so - called «Cadillac tax» on high - cost insurance plans to avoid revenue loss outside the budget window, but an amendment repealing it was adopted by an overwhelming bipartisan vote and no Byrd rule challenge was raised despite its deficit impact.

Markets have been gripped by uncertainty since Greece's prime minister unexpectedly announced Monday that he would call a national vote on the European bailout plan that entails painful tax increases and drastic welfare cuts in exchange for massive aid to keep his debt - ridden nation solvent.

Late Wednesday morning, Drew Herdener, an Amazon spokesman, said that «pending the outcome of the head tax vote by City Council, Amazon has paused all construction planning» on a large building in downtown Seattle that was scheduled to begin construction later this year.

(Washington, D.C.) The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) today commended the release of the Senate Finance Committee tax reform proposal as an important step forward in Congress towards passing critical reforms to the nation's tax code, and urged the House to move forward with plans to vote on its bill this week.

The release of the Senate bill and a plan for the House to vote this week moves the nation one step closer to creating a tax system that would take a territorial approach, secure internationally competitive tax rates for manufacturers, reduce taxes on consumers, and help spur job creation within the grocery manufacturing industry,» said Pamela G. Bailey, GMA's president and CEO.

In St. Louis, for example, a judge overturned a city ordinance that would have required a public vote on funding for a new stadium, clearing the way for a riverfront project that will cost $ 388 million in tax incentives and state and city bond proceeds as part of a $ 998 million plan that may or may not convince the Rams to stay.

The board voted 3 - 2 to put a $ 39 million tax increase referendum on the November ballot, a reduction from the $ 48 million March plan.

Sen. George Maziarz, a Buffalo Republican, defended his «no» vote, saying the plan forged late yesterday by the Assembly and Senate Democrats and Gov. David Paterson raises taxes and fees and imposes mandates on businesses — a move he called «the failed approach of the past.»

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a conference call with California Gov. Jerry Brown, singled out two New York GOP congressmen for criticism after they voted for a budget measure that clears the way for a vote on the Republican plan to overhaul the tax system.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to expand restrictions on abortion, prohibiting individuals and small businesses from claiming federal tax credits through the Affordable Care Act if their health plan includes abortion coverage.

Democratic House leaders Monday were forced to postpone their planned vote on the two - year, $ 40 billion tax - and - spending plan.

It remains unclear what will be voted on since a plan to reshape the state's tax code remains very much up in the air, but specific numbers are on the negotiating table right now.

Seeking to turn the tables on Republican incumbents, Senate Democrats on Thursday plan to release a volley of statements blasting GOP lawmakers for taking votes in favor of tax and fee increases.

However, Rep. Peter King (R - Seaford), who voted against the House tax plan, said the limits on deductions for state and local taxes would harm New York and other high - tax states.

The call, released by his campaign, comes as Republicans in the House of Representatives on Thursday plan to vote on a tax overhaul plan that would limit deductions for property taxes and mortgage interest.

Senate co-leader Dean Skelos said Monday he won't allow a vote on New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to raise city taxes on the wealthy to pay for expanding prekindergarten programs.

David Cameron is planning to set limits on the power of the House of Lords after George Osborne suffered a major blow to his authority when peers voted to delay tax credit cuts in order to protect those who would lose out.

CIVIC CENTER — A Republican leader in Albany vowed Monday to block a vote on Mayor Bill de Blasio's pre-K tax — sparking outrage from New York City Democrats who support the plan.

The mayors, who assembled at Albany City Hall on Monday, say members of Congress who vote for a tax plan that scraps those deductions would be voting against the best interests of New York — a message that echoes recent warnings from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other Democrats.

He can take some moderate votes, but in the end, he's going to be voting with the people who want to privatize Medicare, who are favorable, if they get their hands on it, to privatizing Social Security, who want to pass huge tax giveaways, and who also have just voted to defund Planned Parenthood.

The City Council is considering a vote on whether to adopt a measure which would give them the legal means to override the state property tax cap, It's a plan to raise enough money to keep the city in the black for another year.

The Senate will be voting on the Republican tax plan tonight, with the House revoting it tomorrow.

«Dave Denenberg was the deciding vote to raise property taxes 42 percent, to pass a multi-year plan to hike taxes an additional 16 percent, and to pass a tax on home heat and electricity, Deneberg think this qualifies him to be state senator.

The ad also points to votes taken by former Rep. Nan Hayworth on Planned Parenthood funding and tax cuts.

GOP House Speaker Boehner will be there, arguing that 1 / 3rd or more of his 241 GOP caucus, the radical, teapartier «herd of rabid ferrets», will refuse to vote on any plan that raises the income tax rates.

Rep. John Katko said he voted «yes» on the House tax reform bill for two basic reasons: «The vast majority of my constituents will receive a tax cut under this plan, and this effort will allow local businesses to invest in Central New York and our workforce.»

The House of Representatives voted to expand restrictions on abortion, prohibiting individuals and small businesses from claiming federal tax credits through the Affordable Care Act if their health plan includes abortion coverage.

Prediction: if @RepTenney votes for Republican tax increase plan on the middle class, she will hand #NY22 to @ABrindisiNY.

WASHINGTON — Central New York's two members of Congress split with their party Thursday on a vote to pass a 2018 budget resolution that makes it easier for Republicans to move forward with a sweeping tax reform plan.

The common council on Thursday night is scheduled to vote on Stewart's plan to give Costco a seven - year phase - in of taxes on the warehouse store it wants to build alongside the Stanley Golf Course.

The board voted in favor of $ 316,000 in sales and mortgage recording tax breaks for Sinatra's planned $ 7.57 million conversion of the former Phoenix Brewery building, at 835 - 847 Washington St. on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, into 30 one - and two - bedroom luxury apartments and 3,000 square feet of commercial space.

Grimm charged that Recchia, as a council member, voted to raise property taxes by 18.5 percent and voted in favor of a congestion pricing plan that would have instituted an $ 8 toll on the Brooklyn Bridge.