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“The Wrecking Crew”: Horrendous Mismanagement of Government By Conservatives Is Not By Accident

This is a transcript of an interview with Thomas Frank on “Democracy Now,” August 8, 2008. AMY GOODMAN: Thomas Frank is the bestselling author and columnist with the Wall Street Journal. His previous books include “What’s the Matter with Kansas?” … Continue reading

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Ohio’s 2005 Tax Reduction Law Diminished, By 21%, The Progressivity of Ohio’s Tax Code

Campaigns to elect representatives to Ohio’s Assembly should discuss Ohio’s budget crunch, and should debate possible solutions. A record loss of jobs and a general economic downturn has caused a shortfall in Ohio’s projected tax revenue. To balance the budget, … Continue reading

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Study Says Ohio Should Raise State Revenue $817 Million By Revising 2005 Income Tax Reduction Act

Governor Ted Strickland made $733 million in budget cuts this year and it looks like that Ohio will continue to have big budget shortfalls. A study conducted by John Honeck, PH.D,. for Policy Matters Ohio and published in April of … Continue reading

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