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Nos. 190-250 Oct. 1 -- Dec. 31, 2008 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
LABOR DEPARTMENT (DOL)
Secretary, former congressmen Bonior and Gephardt among names considered by Obama (D-Ill) administration, 217:A24 (11/10/08); Bonior rules out serving, recommends American Rights at Work executive director Maxwell, 225:A41 (11/21/08); Obama plans to nominate Solis (D-Cal), sources confirm, 244:A31 (12/19/08); Obama nominates Solis, 245:A13 (12/22/08)
Death of landfill manager in explosion at Va. facility, federal appellate court decision widow says interfered with her investigation (U.S., rev den), 199:A12 (10/15/08)
Direct mail industry must take decisive steps to change national perception that its products are clogging nation's landfills and decimating forests, participants at roundtable discussion say, 211:A29 (10/31/08) Hazardous air pollutants, Environmental Defense Fund to sue EPA for its failure to update standards for landfills, 206:A14 (10/24/08) Methane gas generated by landfills, EPA working with municipalities to encourage smaller communities to consider developing projects to harness for energy use, 205:A16 (10/23/08)
See also specific countries
Andean Community (CAN) could be further undermined with EU tentative decision to negotiate free trade agreements with Colombia and Peru, 220:A16 (11/14/08) Andean Trade Preference Act
Bolivian officials say removal of unilateral of duty-free benefits by U.S. would hamper counter-narcotics efforts, 206:A23 (10/24/08); Bush suspends Bolivia's participation because of failure to cooperate on counter-narcotic efforts, 229:A11 (11/28/08)
Imports under ATPA continue to have negligible overall effect on U.S. economy and consumers, ITC finds in report, 218:A4 (11/12/08) One-year extension Exports rose 25.5 percent in Jan.-Aug. period, UN agency says, 211:EE5 (10/31/08) Global financial crisis
Argentina calls urgent meeting of Mercosur to seek common answers, 197:A26 (10/10/08)
Asian import surge because of lost markets in U.S. and Europe, Mercosur finance and foreign ministers consider measures to address, 209:A8 (10/29/08) Economies holding up relatively well, but governments must still be on high alert and ready to act promptly, IMF official says, 198:EE4 (10/14/08) World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank announce there would be additional funding available to help countries cope with fallout from crisis, 199:A19 (10/15/08) Mercosur discussions on possible adoption of higher import duties, quotas, or other protective steps criticized by senior EU official, 228:A21 (11/26/08); Paraguay blocks Brazilian proposal to end multiple import tariffs, 242:A3 (12/17/08); Mercosur to increase Bolivian imports due to loss of U.S. duty free benefits, 244:A4 (12/19/08) Product safety and liability, HHS to open FDA offices in China, India, Europe, and Latin America before end of 2008, 201:A12 (10/17/08)
Financial crisis, Latvia becomes second EU member state to require economic bailout, 227:A8 (11/25/08)
IMF reaches agreement on 2-year, $2.4B loan to help stabilize economy, 245:A26 (12/22/08); IMF approves $2.35B loan, making $826M available right away, 247:A19 (12/24/08)
See ATTORNEYS
Ed. Note: This heading covers bills with assigned numbers. For information on measures not yet assigned numbers, see specific subject headings. Asterisks (*) indicate bills that have become law.
House
HR 928*, Improving Government Accountability Act, introduced by Cooper (D-Tenn), would reform inspector general system, Bush signs, 199:A24 (10/15/08)
HR 1343*, Health Care Safety Net Act, would authorize community health centers program for 5 years, Bush signs, 197:A17 (10/10/08) HR 1424*, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Reid (D-Nev) proposes linking package to tax extenders and increase in FDIC insurance, 190:AA1 (10/1/08); new financial rescue plan to be inserted by Senate, 190:N1 (10/1/08); compromise mental health parity provisions included, 191:A20 (10/2/08); bankers say passage needed to address persistent stress in financial and credit markets, 191:A29 (10/2/08); House leaders begin work to find enough votes to pass, 191:A40 (10/2/08); Senate easily approves, 191:AA1 (10/2/08); Senate passes House-rejected financial rescue plan combined with extensions package, 191:GG1 (10/2/08); text of Title III, tax provisions, 191:TaxCore (10/2/08); Finance Comm. summary of tax provisions, 191:TaxCore (10/2/08); summary of energy, disaster relief, AMT, and extender provisions, 191:TaxCore (10/2/08); JCT technical explanation of tax provisions, 191:TaxCore (10/2/08); Sanders (I-Vt) proposed amendment, 191:TaxCore (10/2/08); CBO cost estimates for Dodd (D-Conn) amendment, 191:TaxCore (10/2/08); JCT revenue estimates for Dodd substitute amendment, 191:TaxCore (10/2/08); Senate-engrossed HR 6049, 191:TaxCore (10/2/08); signs of continued dissension emerge as House members offer changes, 192:A34 (10/3/08); Kennedy (D-Mass) urges House members to pass bill, including mental health parity provisions, 192:A36 (10/3/08); FAF warns lawmakers not to meddle in setting accounting standards, 192:G3 (10/3/08); Dem leaders will not allow House vote on bailout, extenders unless numbers are there, 192:G8 (10/3/08); pork in bill consists of provisions opponents have previously endorsed, 192:G9 (10/3/08); Senate-engrossed bill, 192:TaxCore (10/3/08); White House statement on bill, 192:TaxCore (10/3/08); group health plans will be prohibited from adopting mental health treatment limitations or financial requirements, 193:A15 (10/6/08); Bush signs, though doubts remain about effectiveness, 193:AA1 (10/6/08); Sec'y Paulson says Treasury will move rapidly and in expedited and methodical way to put new tools to work, 193:AA2 (10/6/08); Bush immediately signs tax extenders, financial rescue bill after House passage, 193:GG1 (10/6/08); future of renewable energy looks brighter with passage of tax credits, 193:GG3 (10/6/08); overseas executive compensation targeted, 193:GG4 (10/6/08); enrolled bill, 193:TaxCore (10/6/08); Finance Comm. staff summary of tax proposals in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), 193:TaxCore (10/6/08); White House statement on bill, 193:TaxCore (10/6/08); Finance Comm. staff summary of tax proposals in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), 193:TaxCore (10/6/08); Treasury official discusses implementation of $700B program to buy bad assets, 194:A19 (10/7/08); $3.3B provided to offset impact on timber harvesting of northern spotted owl listing as endangered, 194:A19 (10/7/08); package fails to address fundamental problems in U.S. banking system, economists say, 194:EE2 (10/7/08); further action, see EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT HR 2095*, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act, introduced by Oberstar (D-Minn), Senate expected to pass $13B Amtrak reauthorization, White House expresses concerns, 191:A39 (10/2/08); Senate approves, Bush expected to sign, 192:A17 (10/3/08); Bush signs, 201:A28 (10/17/08) HR 2233, Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act, key lawmakers urge swift action on McDermott (D-Wash) bill, 235:G12 (12/8/08) HR 2608*, SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act, signed, 191:G2 (10/2/08); Senate engrossed bill, 191:TaxCore (10/2/08); enrolled bill, 191:TaxCore (10/2/08) HR 2638*, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, Bush signs, 190:A28 (10/1/08); trade adjustment assistance program extension included, 191:A37 (10/2/08); DHS funding reflects concerns over ability to manage contracts for Coast Guard fleet modernization and border security programs, 193:A7 (10/6/08) HR 2851*, Michelle's Law, Bush signs bill to prevent students from losing health insurance due to medical leave, 197:G1 (10/10/08) HR 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act, Ways-Means Chrm. Rangel (D-NY) discusses tax reform agenda, 225:G7 (11/21/08); N.Y. bar association discusses effect of international provisions, 249:G1 (12/30/08); NYSBA tax section report, 249:TaxCore (12/30/08) HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act, Ways-Means report, 200:TaxCore (10/16/08) HR 6049, Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act, Senate-engrossed version as added to financial rescue plan (HR 1424*), 191:TaxCore (10/2/08) HR 6296*, FEC authority to impose administrative fines for campaign finance reporting violations, introduced by Brady (D-Pa), Senate passes, 192:A7 (10/3/08) HR 6353*, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act, introduced by Stupak (D-Mich), Senate approves, 191:A4 (10/2/08); Bush signs, 201:A2 (10/17/08) HR 6357, PRO(TECH)T Act, introduced by Dingell (D-Mich), would encourage providers to adopt health information technology, privacy provisions could burden providers, counteract incentives, speaker says, 191:A17 (10/2/08) HR 6374, American Shipping Reinvestment Act, McDermott (D-Wash) bill would encourage repatriation of income, 236:TaxCore (12/9/08) HR 6382, Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act, Senate postpones action on tax cuts, suspending pension funding rules, 225:G1 (11/21/08); Baucus (D-Mont), Grassley (R-Iowa), Kennedy (D-Mass), Enzi (R-Wyo) substitute amendment, 225:TaxCore (11/21/08); revised Finance Comm. staff summary, 225:TaxCore (11/21/08); preliminary revenue estimates, 225:TaxCore (11/21/08); employers say pension plan funding relief urgently needed, 226:G6 (11/24/08); Pomeroy (D-ND) accuses Bush administration of blocking efforts by employers seeking temporary relief, 232:G2 (12/3/08); Pomeroy's letter to PBGC, 232:TaxCore (12/3/08); companies blanket Congress with pleas for immediate pension funding relief, 236:G9 (12/9/08); further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 7327* HR 6460*, Great Lakes Legacy Act Reauthorization Act, introduced by Ehlers (R-Mich), would expedite process of addressing contaminated sediments, Bush signs, 198:A23 (10/14/08) HR 6531*, Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments, introduced by Berman (D-Cal), would clarify distinction between hull and deck but makes clear protection available to both, Senate approves, 191:A9 (10/2/08); Bush signs, 203:A3 (10/21/08) HR 6600, Medicare Identify Theft Prevention Act, introduced by Doggett (D-Tex), House approves bill to end use of Social Security numbers on Medicare cards, 190:A15 (10/1/08) HR 6849*, Minimum acreage for farm subsidy eligibility clarification, Bush signs, 200:A17 (10/16/08) HR 6867*, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, introduced by McDermott (D-Wash), Senate expected to begin debate on $6B package, 224:AA2 (11/20/08); Senate approves, Bush to sign, 225:A30 (11/21/08); Senate approves House-passed extension, 225:N1 (11/21/08); Bush signs, 226:A12 (11/24/08) HR 6893*, Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act, Bush signs bill revising child definition to offset $1.75B in incentives, 195:G7 (10/8/08); CBO releases cost and revenue estimates, 249:G5 (12/30/08); revenue estimates, 249:TaxCore (12/30/08) HR 6984*, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act signed, 191:G1 (10/2/08) HR 7013, Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act, introduced by Capps (D-Cal), sponsors attempting to pass in lame-duck session, 223:A6 (11/19/08) HR 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act, CRS reports on delay of worldwide interest allocation rules, 190:G4 (10/1/08); CRS reports on new markets tax credit extension, 190:G6 (10/1/08) HR 7081*, U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act, introduced by Berman (D-Cal), Senate nears passage, 191:A33 (10/2/08); Sec'y of State Rice to visit India to mark congressional approval, 192:A15 (10/3/08); Bush signs, 194:A17 (10/7/08); U.S. companies will be able to export nuclear-energy-related goods and technology to India, 196:A11 (10/9/08) HR 7082*, Inmate Tax Fraud Prevention Act, Senate clears bill allowing inmate tax return disclosure to Bureau of Prisons, 192:G1 (10/3/08); enrolled bill, 193:TaxCore (10/6/08); JCT revenue estimates, 193:TaxCore (10/6/08); Pres. Bush signs bill, 200:G9 (10/16/08) HR 7083, Charity Enhancement Act, House passed bill to relax rules for donor-advised funds, JCT revenue estimates, 191:TaxCore (10/2/08); Grassley puts hold on Lewis (D-Ga) bill, legislation dies for 110th Congress, 192:G7 (10/3/08) HR 7084*, Webcaster Settlement Act, introduced by Inslee (D-Wash), allows webcasters to negotiate royalty rates with SoundExchange, Senate passes, 191:A8 (10/2/08) HR 7103, Small Business Efficiency Act proposes certification for PEOs, clarifies tax payment authority, 196:G3 (10/9/08); text, 196:TaxCore (10/9/08); description of Pomeroy (D-ND), Brady (R-Tex) bill, 196:TaxCore (10/9/08); section-by-section description, 196:TaxCore (10/9/08) HR 7112, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, introduced by Berman (D-Cal), Senate fails to pass, Hoyer (D-Md) expresses disappointment, 193:A10 (10/6/08) HR 7222*, Generalized System of Preferences and Andean Trade Preference Act one-year extensions, House and Senate pass compromise version, 193:A1 (10/6/08) HR 7300, Bank ownership change, Doggett (D-Tex) bill would rescind IRS Notice lifting restrictions on losses, 227:TaxCore (11/25/08); House and Senate bills take different approaches, practitioners weigh in, 228:G8 (11/26/08); state revenue loss from Notice cited, 234:G5 (12/5/08); letter from 27 advocacy groups, 234:TaxCore (12/5/08); bill premised on separation of powers, Viewpoint, 242:J1 (12/17/08) HR 7308, State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act, Blackburn (R-Tenn) bill would allow itemizers to deduct income and sales taxes, 238:G12 (12/11/08); bill text, 238:TaxCore (12/11/08) HR 7309, Tax holiday, Gohmert (R-Tex) proposes suspension of employment, income taxes for Jan. and Feb. 2009, 238:G12 (12/11/08); bill text, 238:TaxCore (12/11/08) HR 7321, Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, introduced by Frank (D-Mass), House expected to pass, but obstacles remain in Senate, 238:A30 (12/11/08); bill includes loss relief for acquisitions, SILO guarantee, 238:G14 (12/11/08); Senate Finance leaders oppose SILO provision, 238:G14 (12/11/08); bill text, 238:TaxCore (12/11/08); industry bailout bill stalls in Senate, 239:G7 (12/12/08); CBO revenue estimates for bill House passed, 239:TaxCore (12/12/08); auto industry could get §382 tax breaks if TARP funds used for bailout, 240:G8 (12/15/08); House-engrossed bill, 240:TaxCore (12/15/08) HR 7327*, Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act, Senate and House approve pension funding relief, 239:G6 (12/12/08); text of Rangel (D-NY), McCrery (R-La), Miller (D-Cal), McKeon (R-Cal) bill, 239:TaxCore (12/12/08); JCT technical explanation, 239:TaxCore (12/12/08); ABC senior counsel calls smoothing, transition provisions helpful, 240:G9 (12/15/08); House-engrossed bill, 240:TaxCore (12/15/08); JCT revenue estimates for enrolled bill, 240:TaxCore (12/15/08); 239:G-6 report corrected, 242:G3 (12/17/08); enrolled bill, 242:TaxCore (12/17/08); president plans to sign bill, 243:G5 (12/18/08) HR 7336, Private activity bonds, Neal (D-Mass) bill would prevent AMT from effectively repealing interest exemption, 239:G4 (12/12/08); text, 239:TaxCore (12/12/08)
SJRes 45*, Great Lakes Compact ratification, introduced by Levin (D-Mich), Bush signs, 193:A25 (10/6/08)
S 334, Healthy Americans Act, Wyden (D-Or)-Bennett (R-Utah) bill supporters outline 7 reform principles for Pres.-elect Obama (D-Ill) to consider, 227:A15 (11/25/08); senators urge Obama (D-Ill) to support bipartisan bill, 227:G1 (11/25/08); Watson-Wyatt's Raetzman discusses bill's prospects, 242:A17 (12/17/08) S 431*, Keeping the Internet Devoid of Sexual-Predators Act, introduced by Schumer (D-NY), Senate passes, 191:A32 (10/2/08); Bush signs, 199:A9 (10/15/08) S 602*, Child Safe Viewing Act, introduced by Pryor (D-Ark), Senate passes bill to require FCC to open inquiry into advanced blocking technology for video programming, 192:A14 (10/3/08); House revises and approves, 193:A14 (10/6/08); Senate approves revised bill, 223:A4 (11/19/08); Bush signs, 234:A16 (12/5/08) S 906*, Mercury Market Minimization Act, introduced by Obama (D-Ill), would prohibit export of surplus mercury in elemental form, Bush signs, 200:A26 (10/16/08) S 1382*, ALS Registry Act, introduced by Reid (D-Nev), creates first national patient registry, Bush signs, 198:A10 (10/14/08) S 1492*, Broadband Data Improvement Act, introduced by Inouye (D-Haw), Senate passes, 191:A6 (10/2/08); provisions included to establish Internet safety public awareness program, 191:A32 (10/2/08); Bush signs, 198:A9 (10/14/08); FCC required to submit annual reports on availability of broadband in U.S. and include geographic areas not served by provider, 198:A12 (10/14/08) S 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act, introduced by Kennedy (D-Mass), privacy provisions could burden providers and counteract health information technology incentives, speaker says, 191:A17 (10/2/08) S 2856, Optional One Page Flat Tax Act, Alexander (R-Tenn) bill, 234:TaxCore (12/5/08) S 3001*, Natl. Defense Authorization Act for FY2009, introduced by Levin (D-Mich), includes $222.4M to cover DOD contribution to fund for nuclear waste disposal, Bush signs, 199:A30 (10/15/08); multiple contracting-related provisions included, 200:A28 (10/16/08) S 3109, Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act, introduced by Thune (R-SD), would require EPA to establish system through collection of fees, Senate passes, 192:A34 (10/3/08) S 3197*, National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act, introduced by Durbin (D-Ill), House passes bill to exempt from means test under BAPCPA, 193:A2 (10/6/08); Bush signs, 206:A18 (10/24/08) S 3325*, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (Pro IP) Act, stakeholders and Smith (R-Tex) urge Bush to sign, 197:A10 (10/10/08); Bush signs despite earlier objection to IP czar provision, 199:A7 (10/15/08) S 3359, American Shipping Reinvestment Act, Cantwell (D-Wash) bill would encourage repatriation of income, 236:TaxCore (12/9/08) S 3507, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, introduced by Reed (D-RI), attempt to consider opposed by Senate GOP, 192:A36 (10/3/08) S 3560*, QI Program Supplemental Funding Act, would help low-income Medicare beneficiaries pay their Part B premium, Bush signs, 198:A7 (10/14/08) S 3633, Transparency in Drug Labeling Act, introduced by Brown (D-Ohio), would require country-of-origin labeling for both active and inactive ingredients on all pharmaceuticals, 190:A2 (10/1/08) S 3663*, Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act, introduced by Rockefeller (D-WVa), sponsors attempting to pass in lame-duck session, 223:A6 (11/19/08); Senate approves, 225:A28 (11/21/08); House approves, 239:A2 (12/12/08) S 3684, Automotive industry stimulus, Mikulski (D-Md) introductory remarks on bill to allow tax deduction for debt interest, state sales taxes, 223:TaxCore (11/19/08); Bond (R-Mo) introductory remarks, 223:TaxCore (11/19/08) S 3689, Economic Recovery Act, Reid (D-Nev), Byrd (D-WVa) bill, 223:TaxCore (11/19/08); Baucus (D-Mont) to offer additional tax benefits, 223:G2 (11/19/08); Senate Dems propose to add $1B to NIH FY2009 budget, 225:A8 (11/21/08) S 3692, Bank mergers, Sanders (I-Vt) bill would rescind IRS Notice lifting restrictions on losses, 226:G7 (11/24/08); bill text, 226:TaxCore (11/24/08); Dear Colleague letter, 226:TaxCore (11/24/08); House and Senate bills take different approaches, practitioners weigh in, 228:G8 (11/26/08); 3 watchdog groups ask senators to overturn Notice, 229:G3 (11/28/08); letter from Citizens for Tax Justice, Coalition on Human Needs, OMB Watch, 229:TaxCore (11/28/08); state revenue loss from Notice cited, 234:G5 (12/5/08); letter from 27 advocacy groups, 234:TaxCore (12/5/08) S 3700, High-Speed Rail for America Act proposes bond funding for passenger rail improvements, 224:G7 (11/20/08); text, 224:TaxCore (11/20/08); Kerry (D-Mass) introductory remarks, 224:TaxCore (11/20/08) S 3712*, Changing effective date for complying with Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, Bush signs, 248:A14 (12/29/08) S 3718, Unemployment Benefit Tax Suspension Act, Snowe (R-Me) bill would suspend tax for 2 years, 237:G1 (12/10/08); text of bill, 237:TaxCore (12/10/08); introductory remarks, 237:TaxCore (12/10/08) S 3719, Retirement Account Distribution Improvement Act, Snowe (R-Me) bill would delay required distributions 3 years, 237:G10 (12/10/08); bill text, 237:TaxCore (12/10/08); introductory remarks, 237:TaxCore (12/10/08) S 3720, Pension distributions, Specter (R-Pa) would suspend minimum requirement for 2 years, 237:G10 (12/10/08); bill text, 237:TaxCore (12/10/08); introductory remarks, 237:TaxCore (12/10/08)
Deutsche Post former CEO accused of hiding assets in Liechtenstein bank, 224:I3 (11/20/08)
LGT, Liechtenstein's largest bank, announces trust changes to ensure tax compliance, 220:I3 (11/14/08) Tax information exchange
European Union, Liechtenstein negotiations hit impasse, 238:I1 (12/11/08)
U.S. and Liechtenstein to sign pact, 233:GG1 (12/4/08); historic agreement signed, 236:GG1 (12/9/08); Treasury news release, 236:TaxCore (12/9/08); text of agreement, 236:TaxCore (12/9/08); banks must individually meet TIEA requirements for QI status, LMSB's Shott says, 237:I3 (12/10/08)
See INSURANCE
Abramoff case, former Bush admin. official Safavian pleads not guilty to new corruption charges brought by DOJ, Abramoff might be called as defense witness, 199:A8 (10/15/08); Safavian found guilty after second trial (D.D.C.), 245:A12 (12/22/08)
Ethics, advocates urge House Speaker Pelosi (D-Cal) and Minority Leader Boehner (R-Ohio) to make changes to rules to restrict when lawmakers can negotiate for new job and begin lobbying activities, 233:A15 (12/4/08) Exempt groups, EO adviser Kindell addresses permitted issue advocacy, lobbying rules, 210:G16 (10/30/08); correction, 212:G7 (11/3/08) Financial industry stabilization, Feinstein (D-Cal) to introduce bill to ensure that government loans or grants made to companies pursuant to rescue legislation are not used for lobbying, 204:A6 (10/22/08) Honest Leadership and Open Government Act
Disclosure requirements, GAO report urges better efforts to comply, 190:A1 (10/1/08); lawmakers prepare new round of changes to disclosure guidelines, 237:A31 (12/10/08)
Mandatory code of ethical conduct for lobbyists should be added, Public Citizen's Holman says, 201:A18 (10/17/08) Ways-Means Comm. ranking member McCrery (R-La) to join D.C. lobbying firm in Jan., 239:G8 (12/12/08)
See specific states
Historic structures
Facade donation by owner of New Orleans hotel overstated by $5.7M (T.C.), 211:K1 (10/31/08); decision text, 211:TaxCore (10/31/08)
Rehabilitation credit, revenue dep't rules on allocation of credits, 242:H3 (12/17/08)
Gustav, IRS adds parishes to list eligible for relief, 222:G5 (11/18/08)
Katrina and Rita, amended returns not needed to use federal housing stimulus bill to reduce casualty loss, 199:H2 (10/15/08)
Lower rate takes effect Jan. 1, 250:H2 (12/31/08)
Withholding, lower rates to take effect in July, 231:H1 (12/2/08) New markets tax credit, La. reaches 2008 cap for NMTC, 209:H2 (10/29/08); revenue dep't issues guidance on qualified equity investment, 228:H2 (11/26/08); emergency rule issued on claims for 2009, 248:H2 (12/29/08) Pipeline company's tax challenge, appeals court issues 2 rulings (La. Ct. App.), 204:K1 (10/22/08); text of decisions, 204:TaxCore (10/22/08); 204:TaxCore (10/22/08) Severance tax, voters reject constitutional amendment to increase revenue cap for parishes, 215:H6 (11/6/08) Tax filing extensions, revenue dep't adopts emergency rule, 231:H1 (12/2/08) Tax matters person, revenue dep't issues emergency rule, 207:H2 (10/27/08) Vehicles used in interstate commerce, rule amendment proposed for sales tax exemption, 248:H1 (12/29/08) Wind, solar power, revenue dep't adopts rule on tax credits for residential systems, 209:H1 (10/29/08)
Antidumping, Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports urges CBP to withdraw requests for repayments of distributions to U.S. lumber producers under Byrd Amendment (CDSOA), 238:A5 (12/11/08); 14 senators urge CBP to withdraw requests for repayments, 241:A21 (12/16/08)
Importer declaration requirements under Lacey Act for wood and wood products, USDA's APHIS proposes phased-in enforcement, 198:A6 (10/14/08); key Dems urge Bush admin. to lengthen proposed phase-in schedule, 202:A4 (10/20/08) Or., planned logging in Ochoco Natl. Forest remanded so that U.S. Forest Service could amend its analysis to reflect cumulative effects of past timber sales (9th Cir.), 240:A24 (12/15/08) Softwood lumber products
Canada, Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports expresses concern that increasing amount of timber sold for as little as C25 cents per cubic yard in British Columbia to produce, 242:A8 (12/17/08)
Subsidies, if any, provided by Brazil, Canada, Chile, and Germany examined by Commerce Dep't, 243:A7 (12/18/08)
European Comm'n challenges Luxembourg over exemptions for EU savings tax, 230:I5 (12/1/08)
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