Today’s Boston Globe has an article about a subject I reported on earlier. With the economy in tatters and the stock market plunging, college endowments have taken a serious hit at just the time when families are in need of greater financial assistance. This is placing a great deal of pressure on even the wealthiest [...]
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October 18, 2008
Cost of War in Iraq and Afghanistan
Iraq FY08 – $149.2 Billion ($12.43B/month) Afghanistan FY08 – $32.8 Billion ($2.73B/month) Total FY08 – $180 Billion Total since 9/11: $859 Billion (Click on chart for larger view) For Full Report: Congressional Research Service, “The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Global War on Terror Operations since 9/11.” Subscribe via RSS
October 18, 2008
What do the Candidates’ Tax Plans Mean for Bangor, Maine? The Answer Might Surprise You.
Barak Obama Will Cut Taxes More than John McCain for 95.7% of Bangor Residents John McCain and Barak Obama have both proposed tax plans that will cut income taxes for most Americans. The Tax Policy Institute has a very comprehensive analysis of the candidate’s plans, as well as some very informative projections available on its [...]
