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Financial Planning January 1, 2006 Alison McConnell	House OK's AMT, Katrina Relief Following a 414 to four vote in favor of alternative minimum tax (AMT) relief, the House of Representatives approved a rewritten tax relief bill for the Gulf Coast states hit hard by Hurricane Katrina.
Investment Advisor September 2009 Melanie Waddell	Danger & Opportunity: Stitching Together Healthcare Reform The healthcare debate moved outside the beltway in August, as members of Congress headed back home to face constituents bent on voicing their opinions on healthcare reform during townhall meetings.
Investment Advisor July 2006 Melanie Waddell	The Playing Field: Extension Explication Good and bad news -- and uncertainty -- from the new tax bill. Financial advisors, take note.
InternetNews January 28, 2009 Kenneth Corbin	House Expected to OK Billions for Broadband A House vote on the stimulus package is likely to fall along party lines, while Senate debate is seen as more conciliatory.
AFP eWire September 19, 2005	House and Senate Introduce Hurricane Katrina Tax Relief Legislation Congress has introduced Hurricane Katrina tax relief packages that include direct grants to help those affected by the tragedy, as well as tax incentives to encourage charitable giving.
The Motley Fool October 22, 2004 Roy Lewis	Will You Benefit From Tax Relief? The new Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 extends some provisions. Will they affect your family?
The Motley Fool May 5, 2006 Roy Lewis	Putting the Brakes on Tax Breaks A lot of tax provisions are hitting their expiration dates. How will the changes affect you?
The Motley Fool December 15, 2006 Roy Lewis	A Holiday Gift for Taxpayers Congress has some seasonal tax goodies for you. Here are the highlights.
InternetNews January 19, 2011	Reid to Renew Senate Cybersecurity Push Senate majority leader looks to merge competing committee bills to arrive at reform legislation this year, still waiting for the White House to weigh in.
InternetNews June 18, 2004 Roy Mark	House Passes Pro-Tech Tax Breaks The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a corporate tax bill loaded with provisions favorable to the technology industry, including a reduction in foreign revenue taxes and an extension of the research and development tax credit.
Financial Planning July 1, 2005 Alison L. McConnell	The Muni Market Demand for private-activity bonds could rise if Congress approves legislation that would repeal the individual alternative minimum tax.
InternetNews May 13, 2004 Roy Mark	Senate Approves Tech Corporate Tax Break Legislation calls for one-year reduction in foreign dividend taxes from 35 percent to 5.25 percent.
Investment Advisor February 2008 James J. Green	Expansion of AMT Put Off A flurry of last-minute year-end legislative action by the first session of the 110th Congress included a bill that postpones by a year expansion of the alternative minimum tax to millions of taxpayers.
Financial Advisor December 2004 Karen DeMasters	Holding The Line The Working Families Tax Act of 2004 does not solve the growing problem of the alternative minimum tax system, but it at least postpones the problem for some taxpayers for another year.
Financial Advisor October 2012 Mary Rowland	Tough Choices Financial advisors describe how they are helping clients potentially minimize the bite when taxes go up next year.
AFP eWire November 21, 2005	U.S. Senate Passes Tax Reconciliation Bill Containing Giving Incentives and New Taxes on Certain Contributions In general, the Senate bill appears to be a mixed bag for the sector, containing a number of provisions that appear likely to boost charitable giving.
AFP eWire December 19, 2005	House Passes Tax Reconciliation Bill Without Charitable Giving Incentives or Reforms The House approved H.R. 4297, the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005, by a vote of 234 -- 197 without any of the charitable giving incentives found in the Senate approved companion legislation. However, there does appear to be some negotiating room for the future.
Investment Advisor May 2009 Melanie Waddell	Retirement Planning: Estate Tax Up for Debate Congress must take some action on the estate tax this year.
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Geotimes May 2003 David Applegate	Another Stab at Energy Legislation With Republicans now in control of both chambers, energy legislation is a top priority of the House and Senate leadership.
InternetNews June 15, 2004 Roy Mark	House Panel Approves Multinational Tax Break A controversial measure favored by IT firms moves to a vote of the full House.
The Motley Fool December 3, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Expecting a Tax Refund? Expect to Wait The government's waffling with your money. Elected representatives have decided this year to play chicken with the alternative minimum tax.
AFP eWire April 22, 2015	AFP Submits Comments to Senate on Tax Reform, Charitable Incentives Comments were offered to the Individual Income Tax and Business Income Tax Working Groups of the Senate Finance Committee, calling on the Senate to keep the charitable deduction in its current form.
Investment Advisor February 1, 2011 Melanie Waddell	Ryan Reveals GOP Budget Agenda to Investment Advisor New House Budget Committee Chair says Dodd-Frank, health care, spending all in play.
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Registered Rep. May 20, 2010 Kristen French	Senate Nears Vote On Financial Reform, Fiduciary Standard On Hold The Senate voted 60-40 Thursday to end weeks of debate on Christopher Dodd's financial regulatory reform legislation, in what is called a cloture vote. That clears the way for a final vote on the bill within 30 hours.
InternetNews October 7, 2004 Roy Mark	Congress Still Hot on Tech Agenda The House and Senate are battling to session's end on new Internet access tax moratorium and blocking stock option expensing.
PC Magazine November 30, 2005 Sebastian Rupley	Switching to Digital TV The national transition to digital television may be upon us.
InternetNews October 16, 2007	Net Groups Cheer Reps' Move on Taxes Technology industry groups and lobby outfits heaped praise on the U.S. House of Representatives today after it overwhelmingly passed a bill that extends the moratorium on Internet taxes for another four years.
AFP eWire May 26, 2008	House Passes IRA Rollover The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday, May 21, that included an extension of the IRA Rollover provision.
AFP eWire September 26, 2005	Powerful Giving Incentive in Katrina Relief Legislation Congress has passed a Hurricane Katrina tax relief bill that does not include the IRA Rollover provision, but does contain a new incentive that could encourage additional giving.
InternetNews November 9, 2006 Roy Mark	Lame Ducks Limp Back to Congress With a major power shift coming in January, Republican-led House and Senate return for mop-up session.
Investment Advisor December 2007 Melanie Waddell	Deadline Looms for AMT Fix With a deadline to fix the Alternative Minimum Tax by year-end fast approaching, Congress is in a mad dash to find alternative sources of revenue to plug the hole that would be created if 25 million taxpayers were saved from the AMT.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2009 Brian Orelli	Health-Care Reform: A Tale of Two Chambers Halfway done, but the battle is just heating up.
On Wall Street February 1, 2011 Richard A. Behrendt	Taking Advantage Of Changes To Estate And Gift Tax Laws President Obama's signing of theTax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 includes sweeping changes to the federal estate and gift tax rules.
AFP eWire May 13, 2004	Senate Passes Jobs Act with Car Donation Amendments, No Care Act The Senate passed S. 1637, the Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, which includes provisions to crackdown on individuals who take over-inflated deductions for charitable gifts of vehicles.
Entrepreneur June 2005 Stephen Barlas	State of the Estate Small-business advocates are making renewed attempts to permanently repeal the estate tax, which is being phased out between now and 2010, only to reappear in 2011.
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InternetNews May 26, 2004 Roy Mark	Net Access Tax Ban: No Compromise in Sight States resist the urge to tax Internet connections in anticipation that Congress will ultimately approve some sort of ban.
BusinessWeek March 11, 2010 Charlie Rose	Nancy Pelosi: Health-Care Reform Endgame A conversation with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
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Investment Advisor January 2010 Melanie Waddell	Congress Reaches Year-End Goal A House-passed bill nixes FINRA's oversight of RIAs and a comprehensive financial services reform bill likely by the end of first quarter.
National Defense July 2004 Peter M. Steffes	2005 Defense Bill Beginning to Take Shape Congress is making progress on the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2005. The defense authorization bill sets policy and funding levels.
Investment Advisor August 2009 Melanie Waddell	Healthcare Reform Steamroller Advances House and Senate committees offer health reform bills. Both the House and Senate legislation would likely raise taxes for many.
Information Today December 26, 2005 George H. Pike	Congress Extends USA PATRIOT Act by 1 Month The USA PATRIOT which had been set to expire on Dec. 31, 2005, will now expire on Feb. 3, 2006.
Inc. February 1, 2003 Eamon Javers	Storming the Hill Now that the Republicans are in command, the small-business lobby hopes this new congressional session will bring it more victories than losses. Here's the view from the field.
CFO December 1, 2006 Marie Leone	Alternative Universe Nothing this side of the Boston Tea Party has raised as much ire as the alternative minimum tax, but there are things you can do to keep from getting mugged.
InternetNews April 28, 2004 Roy Mark	McCain Blasts Access Tax Ban Maneuvers Arizona senator calls an amendment to Internet access tax bill a 'parliamentary charade,' as the deadline for compromise looms.