Taxes

"The Upside of Paying More Taxes"

Staff writer and columnist David Leonhardt on the civilizing joys of higher tax rates: "Think of it this way: A tax increase isn't so much a barrier to a society becoming richer as it is a result ...

CBS Anti-Tax Haven Segment Omits Reason for Their Purpose: High U.S. Taxes

An 'Evening News' in-depth look at tax shelters ignores that punitive U.S. taxes forces these operations offshore to conduct business in those locations.

Even in Disgrace, Tom Daschle Still Has a Fan in Sheryl Gay Stolberg

Stolberg co-authored an article on Daschle's withdrawal from Cabinet consideration over tax woes: "Others said Mr. Daschle's situation marks a loss for Washington and the end of a time when a ...

Media's Zandi Zeitgeist: Government Spending Trumps Tax Cuts

Journalists' leanings toward Keynesian stimulus tactics have centered on economist that advised McCain presidential campaign, but is a registered Democrat.

Cramer on Geithner's Tax Troubles: 'If it was Cramer, I Would Be Prosecuted'

CNBC's 'Mad Money' host said Obama's Treasury pick would be a 'disaster' and notes the 'free pass' he has been given by Wall Street.

Cutting Obama's Treasury Pick Slack on Taxes

No scandal for Obama nominee Tim Geithner, tax scofflaw: "Geithner's Mistake on Tax Is Common, Experts Say."

CNN's Gupta: A Surgeon General Who Backs an Obesity Tax?

Obama has tapped Dr. Sanjay Gupta, who warned viewers about the danger of eating iPhones and supported a San Francisco plan to tax 'cheap' corn products.

FOX Analyst: Additional Stimulus Needed if Gas Taxes Raised

'Cavuto on Business' guests call increase in federal gas tax 'totally insane,' 'mind-boggling.'

Adam Nossiter: Loves Taxes, Dislikes Southern Conservatives

Adam Nossiter again showed his love of tax hikes and his hostility toward Southern conservatives in a story in which he enjoys Louisiana's financial struggles a little too much and condescends to ...

Washington Post Columnist Calls for 'Big Honking' Gas Tax

Allan Sloan calls a massive federal tax a 'market' solution to energy concerns.
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