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politics1 month ago•20 min saved

The Real Price Tag on Sean Duffy’s Great American Road Trip

Rolling Stone estimates the fuel cost of Secretary Sean Duffy’s seven‑month, sponsor‑backed road‑trip TV project: about $900 for a 4,706‑mile one‑way route at current gas prices, over $1,300 for a round trip, not counting hotels, meals, tolls, park passes, or the Royal Caribbean cruise promo; critics warn the plan is out of touch amid high fuel costs and raise questions about the use of government time and potential conflicts of interest, with CREW calling for an inspector general review of gifts from sponsors like Toyota, Shell, United Airlines, and Royal Caribbean.

via Rolling Stone|

#ethics #gas-prices #great-american-road-trip

business1 month ago•20 min saved

Echoes of stadium subsidies shadow Bears’ Arlington Heights plan

Illinois lawmakers weigh a Bears stadium deal in Arlington Heights, but lessons from past subsidies loom large: Soldier Field and Rate Field show taxpayers often cover more costs than promised, while the team would fund about $2 billion with up to $855 million in infrastructure subsidies. Indiana’s Lucas Oil Stadium model relies on a mix of local and state taxes, sparking concerns about long‑term costs to taxpayers. Economists warn stadium subsidies are frequently costly, though proponents argue the project could deliver economic or symbolic benefits and that political influence can outweigh public scrutiny.

via Chicago Tribune|

#arlington-heights #bears #business

politics1 month ago•32 min saved

Lawmakers push back on Spirit Airlines bailout

Several lawmakers warned against a possible federal bailout of Spirit Airlines as it seeks to exit bankruptcy, with Senator Ted Cruz calling it a terrible idea; Reuters reported the White House could back a government-backed loan of up to $500 million that might later become a longer-term loan with warrants and a potential U.S. stake, inviting scrutiny over taxpayer dollars and accountability.

via Yahoo|

#bailout #politics #senate-commerce-committee

politics4 months ago•13 min saved

CBO puts price on Trump-era troop deployments: about $496 million

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that deploying National Guard troops to U.S. cities under Trump’s orders cost taxpayers about $496 million, illustrating the financial footprint of security mobilizations tied to his political actions.

via AP News|

#cbo #military-deployments #national-guard

politics8 months ago•4 min saved

Bears' $5B Arlington Heights Stadium Faces Tax Bill Uncertainty

The Chicago Bears announced plans for a new stadium in Arlington Heights, claiming it would be built without public funding, but they are now requesting $855 million for infrastructure, effectively shifting costs onto taxpayers while seeking ownership and revenue rights, highlighting a common NFL tactic to secure public funds under the guise of community benefit.

via Yahoo|

#chicago-bears #nfl #politics

politics8 months ago•4 min saved

Debate Continues Over Bears Stadium Project and Tax Incentives in Arlington Heights

via SB Nation|

#chicago-bears #nfl #politics

economy-and-politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Trump's Fannie and Freddie Overhaul: Impacts on Homebuyers and Taxpayers

President Trump is considering major reforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including potentially taking them public to generate billions for taxpayers, while maintaining an implicit government guarantee, which marks a significant shift in policy and could impact shareholders and the housing market.

via MarketWatch|

#economy-and-politics #fannie-mae #freddie-mac

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

"Debate Over President Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan and Virginia Tech Remembrance"

The National Desk is conducting a poll to gauge public opinion on whether President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is fair to American taxpayers.

via The National Desk|

#fairness #politics #poll

politicseducation2 years ago•2 min saved

"Biden's Student Loan Plans: Impact on Taxpayers, Inflation, and Voter Preferences"

President Biden's student loan cancellation plans are estimated to cost taxpayers $559 billion, with households earning over $300,000 benefiting the most, according to a study by the University of Pennsylvania. The new plan will relieve longer-term student debt for about 750,000 households with an average income of over $312,000, drawing criticism from House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington. The Penn Wharton Budget Model does not account for the administration's additional $7.4 billion student debt cancellation announcement, and at least 10% of borrowers have been approved for some debt relief under the Biden administration's various student loan cancellation programs.

via New York Post |

#biden-administration #education-policy #household-income

politicseconomics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Biden Administration's $7.4 Billion Student Loan Relief Impact on Taxpayers"

President Biden's student loan handouts have reached 4.3 million borrowers, totaling $153 billion in debt relief, with the Wharton School estimating the cost to taxpayers at over half a trillion dollars. The relief includes waiving interest and eliminating debt for long-term borrowers, with the majority of the cost attributed to interest waivers. Despite legal challenges, Biden remains committed to student debt cancellation, arguing that it will stimulate the economy.

via Fox Business|

#biden-administration #debt-relief #politicseconomics

finance2 years ago•4 min saved

"AP-NORC Poll: Majority of Americans Believe Taxes Are Too High"

A new poll from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that a majority of U.S. taxpayers feel they pay too much in federal income taxes, local property taxes, and state sales tax, with Republicans more likely than Democrats to view taxes as unfair. The poll also shows that few adults have high confidence in how their tax dollars are spent by government institutions, with older adults more likely to perceive taxes as fair. Additionally, many taxpayers feel they do not receive good value for the taxes they pay, and only a small percentage say they understand how their tax amounts are calculated.

via The Associated Press|

#finance #government-spending #public-opinion

business2 years ago•9 min saved

"IRS Launches Discounted Payback Program for Questionable Employee Retention Credits"

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched a new Voluntary Disclosure Program to help businesses repay the Employee Retention Credits (ERC) they received in error. The program allows employers to repay 80% of the claim received and runs through March 22, 2024. The IRS is also sending letters to employers with proposed tax adjustments to recapture erroneously claimed ERC. Employers must apply to the program by March 22, 2024, and provide information about advisors or tax preparers who assisted them with their claim. The IRS continues to accept and process requests to withdraw pending ERC claims.

via IRS|

#business #employee-retention-credit #irs

economy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Oregon Taxpayers Set to Receive Record-Breaking Kicker Credit on 2023 Tax Returns"

Oregon taxpayers will receive the largest kicker credit in state history in 2024, thanks to a record-breaking $5.61 billion revenue surplus. The credit will be applied to their 2023 state personal income tax returns, based on their tax liability for the 2022 tax year. Taxpayers are encouraged to file their 2022 tax returns to claim the kicker credit.

via Fox 12 Oregon|

#economy #income-tax-returns #kicker-credit

finance2 years ago•1 min saved

Taxpayers Foot $28,000 Weekly Bill for Seized Russian Yacht: WSJ

A $120 million Russian megayacht, the Alfa Nero, seized by the Antigua and Barbuda government and linked to a Russian billionaire, is costing taxpayers in the small Caribbean nation $28,000 per week to maintain. The yacht has been docked in Antigua's Falmouth Harbor for 19 months, and despite attempts to auction it off, a legal action has prevented the sale. The maintenance costs include the salary of an Italian captain and daily expenses for diesel to keep the air conditioning running. The yacht's presence has become a financial burden for the country's residents.

via Business Insider|

#antigua-and-barbuda #finance #legal-action

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Taxpayers Footing the Bill for Costly Maintenance of Seized Russian Billionaire Toys

Taxpayers are bearing the cost of maintaining assets seized from Russian oligarchs as countries struggle to sell them off. Western sanctions have successfully removed assets from many Russian billionaires, but laws have made it difficult for governments to sell the seized assets. Taxpayers in Antigua and Barbuda are paying $28,000 a week to maintain a $120 million yacht seized from Russian billionaire Andrey Grigoryevich Guryev. Ukraine has only received $5.4 million from the sale of oligarchs' assets so far. The US and other countries are facing challenges in selling seized assets due to the need to prove criminal cases against the owners first.

via Fox Business|

#international-affairs #russian-oligarchs #seized-assets