Russia Removes Opposition Leader From Plane; Andrei Pivovarov Detained
The leader of the now-defunct opposition group Open Russia says he has been pulled off a plane and detained by Russian police in St. Petersburg late Monday.
Biden Pushes for Taxpayer-Funded Abortion in Budget
President Joe Biden’s proposed federal budget throws open the door for taxpayer-funded abortion by forgoing a longstanding measure he supported as a senator.
Deputy U.S Treasury chief sees G7 support for 15%-plus global minimum tax
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said he anticipates strong support from the G7 industrial democracies for the Biden Administration’s proposed 15%-plus global minimum corporate tax, which in turn should help solidify support in the U.S. Con…
U.S. Treasury floats global corporate tax of at least 15%
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday offered to accept a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15% during international negotiations, a rate significantly below its proposed 21% minimum for U.S. multinational firms.
Federal Taxes, Spending and Deficit All Set Records Through April
Federal taxes, spending and the federal deficit all set records through the first seven months of fiscal 2021 (October through April), according to the Monthly Treasury Statement.
Idaho Governor Signs Bill Stopping Taxpayer Funding of Abortion
Idaho’s governor has signed a bill into law banning any state funds from going to Planned Parenthood or any other abortion provider in the state.