The IRS sacrifices hundreds of thousands of dollars of collateral to save a handful of bucks in filing fees. Go figure.
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A Self-Defeating IRS Hard Line
Big Questions Hang Over A Big IPO
An IPO by Saudi Arabia’s oil giant could be the biggest ever, but it comes with equally big caveats for investors.
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Don’t Mess With Mahjong
Even in a state like China, police power has its limits. A gambling crackdown had to stop at the mahjong parlor door.
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Unwelcome To The Party
The NYPD said five New York City rappers were unwelcome to perform in their hometown, without much explanation.
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Warren’s Coal Miner Strategy
Elizabeth Warren would close coal mines and sideline much of the oil and gas industry too. Can it fly politically?
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No Insurance Against Medical Debt
Mounting premiums and higher deductibles are pushing many people deeply into medical debt, even when they have insurance.
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Hugs And Bullets
A paroxysm of violence in a state capital last week showed that drug gangs, not the government, control Mexico’s streets.
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Paying For The Right To Pay Again
Teams love to sell “personal seat licenses” to die-hard fans. For fans, the benefit is intangible – and sometimes temporary.
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The Art Of The Good Deal
The president who wrote the book on deal-making gave up a good one and bought himself a strategic debacle in return.
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What Ails The IRS?
The IRS is being asked to do more and more with less and less. Either something must change, or something must give.
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