15 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Warren says banks should face bigger tax burden to balance risks
Warren says banks should face bigger tax burden to balance risks
Wall Street banks and their top executives should face new tax penalties to keep them from engaging in risky practices that can pose threats to the financial system, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren said Wednesday. Warren, who has been a leading defender of the Dodd-Frank Act, called on the Republican-led Congress to relent from attacks on the 2010 law and close a tax loophole that she said encourages bank chief executive officers to seek quick gains.
15 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Margin: Beyond Aaron Hernandez: 6 other ex-NFL stars who faced murder charges
The Margin: Beyond Aaron Hernandez: 6 other ex-NFL stars who faced murder charges
The NFL has suffered a number of scandals over the years.
15 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Capitol Report: Rubio: Tax reforms will strengthen economy
Capitol Report: Rubio: Tax reforms will strengthen economy
Defending his tax plan on Wednesday, Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio said an expanded child-care tax credit and reforms in the corporate tax code would energize the economy.
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15 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on DuPont’s Kevlar May Get a Boost From This Crazy New Development
DuPont’s Kevlar May Get a Boost From This Crazy New Development
A futuristic development could create the next-generation body armor as well as offer a host of consumer products applications.
15 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Move Over, Apple TV: Amazon Just Made Fire TV Stickier Than Ever
Move Over, Apple TV: Amazon Just Made Fire TV Stickier Than Ever
With yet another software update, Fire TV’s value proposition continues to grow.
15 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Personal Finance Daily: Tax day, and where to find bargains when you travel
Personal Finance Daily: Tax day, and where to find bargains when you travel
Tax day tips, and where to get the best deals when you travel abroad.
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15 April, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Fed: Bernanke questions Fed exit plans
The Fed: Bernanke questions Fed exit plans
Former Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday questioned key aspects of the Fed’s exit strategy, saying it may be wise to allow the U.S.