Tax Politics
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SCOTUS EPA Ruling is a Breath of Fresh Air
The SCOTUS ruling against the EPA was a breath of fresh air (see what I did there?). Before adjourning until October, the Supreme Court decided that recent EPA rules did not consider cost compliance. The Washington Examiner had a good overview of the ruling. This...
Chief Justice Roberts — the 60th Vote in the Senate
Chief Justice Roberts on Obamacare in 2012: “It is not our job to protect the people from the consequences of their political choices.” This line famously echoed in Robert's majority the first time Obamacare came before the Supreme Court, pointing out that it is not...
SCOTUS Upholds Obamacare, 6-3
From Scotusblog: Decision of the Fourth Circuit is affirmed in King v. Burwell. 6-3. This means that individuals who get their health insurance through an exchange established by the federal government will be eligible for tax subsidies. Chief Justice writes for the...
SCOTUS Upholds Disparate Impact, 5-4
From Scotusblog: Disparate impact claims are cognizable under the Fair Housing Act. Kennedy writes the Majority. Justice Thomas dissents, as does Alito (joined by Chief Roberts and Scalia) So the Court holds that there is a disparate impact claim under the FHA as a...
SCOTUS Rules In Favor of Raisin Growers and Clarifies “Takings” Clause
In the past couple of months, I drew attention to a case that would be decided by the Supreme Court this term, which I felt was probably the biggest property-rights case since the Kelo decision 10 years ago. You can read the background here. In sum, the property in...
Paying For TAA Through Tax Penalties
One of the major sticking points regarding the free trade talks is a portion known as TAA, or "Trade Adjustment Assistance". "The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program is a federal program that provides a path for employment growth and opportunity through aid to...