The plan increased the top federal income tax rate from 31% to 39.6%, increased the corporate income tax rate, raised fuel taxes and raised various other taxes. It helped the federal government achieve its first budget surplus since the '60s in 1997. … [Read more...] about First 100 days of Biden, Obama, Clinton: Escalating spending to address economic challenge
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Buttigieg aims for ‘generational’ change at Transportation
In his prepared remarks to the committee, Buttigieg pointed to his past experience as a veteran of the Afghanistan war as well as city mayor as valuable in taking a ground level approach to improving transportation. He described initiating a “smart streets” program to make South Bend’s downtown more pedestrian- and bicyclist-friendly while spurring hundreds of millions of dollars in economic investment. … [Read more...] about Buttigieg aims for ‘generational’ change at Transportation
Embiid scores 42, leads 76ers past Celtics 117-109
Rivers was invited to speak at a Joe Biden rally after the President used Rivers’ words in an October speech, calling for racial unity at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Rivers said he has been friends with Vice President Kamala Harris for nearly a decade and became "emotional" watching the inauguration. Rivers said he has talked and texted with Harris since the November election, but joked he’s not so sure he’ll be in her contacts in the immediate future. … [Read more...] about Embiid scores 42, leads 76ers past Celtics 117-109
Letters: Merrily’s decision to end life moves readers (1/10/21)
I am grateful for the article and family of Alyssa Kapnik Samuel, not only for their willingness to share their grandmother’s story but also to their strong commitment to supporting their family member at home, as she wished. One hundred percent of us cringe at the thought of living and dying in a nursing facility, yet we only see the existence of such places increasing. There are so many reforms necessary to make skilled nursing palatable that it is difficult to know where to start. There is no right way to do the wrong thing. The information in “Merrily’s Choice” allows us to envision an alternative to the current supports of nursing homes and move back to supporting loved ones at home, where we all want to be. … [Read more...] about Letters: Merrily’s decision to end life moves readers (1/10/21)
Golden State Warriors pay tribute to Kamala Harris in ‘great day’ for Oakland
"I thought a lot of voiceless people over the last six months realized, 'You know what, I do have a voice. And together we have a voice.' I think that's what this inauguration will mean to everyone." … [Read more...] about Golden State Warriors pay tribute to Kamala Harris in ‘great day’ for Oakland