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• Opponents of Online Sales Tax Face Tough Battle

  By Richard Rubin, Bloomberg  |  April 23, 2013

  Tax could provide states with about $23 billion a year in additional revenue.

• Senate May Vote on Online Sales Tax

  By Richard Rubin and Kathleen Hunter, Bloomberg  |  April 18, 2013

  Wal-Mart and Amazon back measure to let states collect taxes on out-of-state sellers.

• Retailers Push Against Sales Tax Exemption

  By Richard Rubin  |  March 20, 2013

  Nonbinding Senate measure in support of Internet sales tax could pave the way for future legislation.

• U.S. Budget Discord Seen as Top Threat to Global Economy

  By David J. Lynch, Bloomberg  |  January 22, 2013

  European debt crisis ranks as second biggest worry for investors, poll shows.

• Obama Reduces Tax-Increase Demand

  By Richard Rubin and Kathleen Hunter, Bloomberg  |  December 12, 2012

  President now asks for $1.4 trln in tax hikes, down from $1.6 trln.

• Tax Deduction Cap Idea Deserves Closer Scrutiny, Baucus Says

  By Richard Rubin and Kathleen Hunter, Bloomberg  |  November 14, 2012

  Cap could serve as part of the resolution for the looming fiscal cliff.

• Obama’s Next Challenge Is Fiscal Cliff

  By Kathleen Hunter and Roxana Tiron, Bloomberg  |  November 7, 2012

  President must contend with opposition from congressional Republicans.

• Alaska Highest For Workers’ Comp Rates, Says Study

  By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  October 26, 2012

  Alaska replaces Montana as state with most expensive workers compensation rates; Connecticut takes second place.

• Vote on Business Tax Breaks Possible This Week

  By Kathleen Hunter and Richard Rubin, Bloomberg  |  September 20, 2012

  Durbin says delaying vote adds to uncertainty.

• Senate Finance Extends Tax Breaks

  By Richard Rubin, Bloomberg  |  August 3, 2012

  Move runs counter to committee’s talk of simplifying the tax code.