What do healthcare reform and the “fiscal cliff” have in common? Tax increases *

USA - July 5 2012
On June 28th, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the new healthcare reform law in part by ruling that (1) the individual mandate is a tax and (2) Congress has authority to impose the individual mandate under Congress’s taxing power.

Co-authors: Brenda J. Tranchida , Ralph S. Tyler, The Honorable Bart Stupak, Christopher E. Condeluci.

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Dodd-Frank Act: slowly repeal it all or just slow it down *

USA - April 7 2011
The GOP takeover in the House of Representatives last fall prompted many to question the future of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank Act"), and whether an attempt would be made to repeal the financial regulatory overhaul.

Co-authors: Megan Malone.

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The looming threat of a government shutdown remains *

USA - April 7 2011
The deadline for a government shutdown is hours away and while progress has reportedly been made, it is far from certain that an agreement can be reached in time to avert the first shutdown in 15 years.

Co-authors: Megan Malone.

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Congress passes Form 1099 repeal legislation *

USA - April 7 2011
This week, the Senate voted in favor of the House-passed version of H.R. 4, the "Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011."

Co-authors: Megan Malone.

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Long-term FAA reauthorization passes in House *

USA - April 7 2011
Late last week, the House passed a four-year, $59.7 billion reauthorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Co-authors: Megan Malone.

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