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September 18, 2012

McDaniel – Clock ticking on Bush tax cuts

The so-called Bush tax cuts were implemented as part of The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. The act lowered the highest income tax rate from 39.6 percent to 35 percent by 2006 and reduced other brackets’ tax rates, as well. Then, in 2003, another legislative package added reductions in capital gains…
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September 17, 2012

Forest Thigpen on School Ratings: “They’re Keeping the Bar Low”

Thigpen on School Ratings: “They’re Keeping the Bar Low” We spoke with Forest Thigpen, from the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. The group is advocating for reforms like charter schools. He tells us he’s happy with the new grading system, but not so pleased with the methods. “How they derive those grades is something we’re…