I’m Not Playing Politics on Fires, But We Need Rich to Pay Fair Share to Provide Services
On Friday's broadcast of NewsNation's “Cuomo,” Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) said she doesn't want to get involved in politics about California's wildfires, but that “services cost money, so the wealthiest “We need to actively recruit people.” In this country, the richest protected 1% pay their fair share of taxes so we can have the funds […]
LA County spent heavily on woke programs while cutting fire services budget
Los Angeles authorities strip millions of dollars of funds Ahead of one of the most destructive wildfires in state history, hundreds of thousands of dollars were allocated by the fire department to fund programs such as a gay men's choir and housing for homeless transgender people. Deadly fires broke out across Southern California this week, […]
Spending on Streaming Services Plummets 23 Percent in a Single Year
By the end of 2024, spending on streaming services in Japan will be folded From an average of $55.04 per month to just $42.38. That's a staggering 23% decrease in just one year. With millions of people canceling their very expensive cable packages every year, you might think the amount they spend on streaming would […]
Thomas Clasby accused of stealing money from Quincy Department of Elder Services
Federal prosecutors say a longtime Massachusetts government official stole taxpayer money meant for the elderly and used the ill-gotten funds to record at his music studio, buy tons of bourbon steak chips and buy himself It is suspected that the painting was used for an ornate lacquered portrait depicting Pluy. Thomas Clasby, the former director […]
IRS has improved taxpayer services but is slow to resolve ID theft, an independent watchdog says – Yahoo Finance
WASHINGTON (AP) — I.R.S. improved taxpayer services through Democratic Party's Inflation Control Act But still faced with processing claims from. Tax Credit Programs During the Coronavirus Pandemic An independent watchdog report released Wednesday found that certain identity theft cases are being resolved slowly. “For the first time since I became the Tax Advocate in 2020, […]
U.S. Services Sector Expands as Trump 2.0 Economic Optimism Grows
The U.S. services sector posted stronger-than-expected growth in December, suggesting the economy could accelerate as companies look to the incoming Trump administration's pro-growth policies. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released a purchasing managers index for the services sector of 54.1, up from 52.1 in November and above economists' expectations of 53.4. Readings above 50 […]
Australian Dollar holds gains as US Dollar corrects downwards ahead of ISM Services PMI – FXStreet
The Australian dollar continues to strengthen following Tuesday's release of building permit statistics. The total number of approved homes in Australia (seasonally adjusted) decreased by 3.6% month-on-month to 14,998 in November 2024. Traders are awaiting the release of the US ISM Services PMI later in the North American session. The Australian dollar (AUD) rose against […]
Chicago faith leaders brace for mass deportations, cease hosting in-person Spanish services: report
Chicago religious leaders reportedly met to discuss their role in how to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. “Advocates and local leaders have warned that mass deportations could impact undocumented mixed-status families and new immigrant families alike.” According to the Chicago Tribune. Lincoln United Methodist Church was once a “sanctuary” for illegal immigrants. The Tribune reports […]
Jimmy Carter’s funeral services begin with trek to childhood home, Atlanta
A week-long state funeral honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died last week at the age of 100, began Saturday morning. The ceremony will honor Mr. Carter's journey from his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to his esteemed role on the global humanitarian stage, and as the 39th president of the United States. On Saturday morning, […]
Tracking government spending, Part 2: Contractual services and supplies
Spending on contracts and supplies is the second-largest of the federal government's major spending groups, according to usaspending.gov. More than $1.1 trillion was spent on deals negotiated by the government to hire contractors. This category has grown by 19% compared to five years ago. “We're looking forward to massive cuts to all federal contractors and […]