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Trump Administration's Actions Weaken Federal Income Tax System
President Trump's administration is weakening the federal income tax system through IRS staff cuts and policy initiatives that could lead to a revenue shortfall and a potential shift to a consumption tax; this is coupled with proposed legislation to abolish the IRS and replace the income tax.
Trump Administration's Actions Weaken Federal Income Tax System
President Trump's administration is weakening the federal income tax system through IRS staff cuts and policy initiatives that could lead to a revenue shortfall and a potential shift to a consumption tax; this is coupled with proposed legislation to abolish the IRS and replace the income tax.
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56% Bias Score
Labour's Fiscal Policy Projected to Increase Child Poverty
A cross-party group of MPs, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, warned that Labour's current fiscal policy will cause child poverty to rise for the first time in history under a Labour government, pushing an additional 250,000 people, including 50,000 children, into poverty by 2030, accord...
Labour's Fiscal Policy Projected to Increase Child Poverty
A cross-party group of MPs, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, warned that Labour's current fiscal policy will cause child poverty to rise for the first time in history under a Labour government, pushing an additional 250,000 people, including 50,000 children, into poverty by 2030, accord...
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48% Bias Score
Australia's Budget Prioritizes Tax Cuts Over Welfare
The Australian government's budget includes a \$7.7 billion tax cut for low-income earners, prioritizing political strategy over increasing social welfare payments, despite the potential to alleviate poverty more effectively.
Australia's Budget Prioritizes Tax Cuts Over Welfare
The Australian government's budget includes a \$7.7 billion tax cut for low-income earners, prioritizing political strategy over increasing social welfare payments, despite the potential to alleviate poverty more effectively.
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56% Bias Score
South Carolina Proposes Nation's Lowest Income Tax Rate
South Carolina's House Bill 4216 proposes slashing the state's income tax rate from a 6.2% top rate to a 3.99% flat rate in 2025, potentially reaching 2.49% contingent on revenue; this plan, supported by the Governor and key legislators, uses budget surplus and AGI tax base broadening to make South ...
South Carolina Proposes Nation's Lowest Income Tax Rate
South Carolina's House Bill 4216 proposes slashing the state's income tax rate from a 6.2% top rate to a 3.99% flat rate in 2025, potentially reaching 2.49% contingent on revenue; this plan, supported by the Governor and key legislators, uses budget surplus and AGI tax base broadening to make South ...
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56% Bias Score
Greece Raises Minimum Wage to €880, Affecting 1.6 Million
Greece's minimum wage will rise to €880 per month from April 1st, 2025, benefiting over 1.6 million people and marking a 35.4% cumulative increase since 2019; the government aims to reach €950 by 2027.
Greece Raises Minimum Wage to €880, Affecting 1.6 Million
Greece's minimum wage will rise to €880 per month from April 1st, 2025, benefiting over 1.6 million people and marking a 35.4% cumulative increase since 2019; the government aims to reach €950 by 2027.
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52% Bias Score
French Deficit Inquiry Reveals €60 Billion Revenue Forecasting Error
A French parliamentary inquiry into a €60 billion error in government revenue forecasting—€20 billion in 2023 and €40 billion in 2024—has sparked controversy, with disagreements over whether the error is technical or politically motivated. The inquiry's co-rapporteur, Mathieu Lefèvre, attributes the...
French Deficit Inquiry Reveals €60 Billion Revenue Forecasting Error
A French parliamentary inquiry into a €60 billion error in government revenue forecasting—€20 billion in 2023 and €40 billion in 2024—has sparked controversy, with disagreements over whether the error is technical or politically motivated. The inquiry's co-rapporteur, Mathieu Lefèvre, attributes the...
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52% Bias Score
Dutton's Budget Reply: Fuel Excise Cut Takes Center Stage
In his budget reply speech, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticized the Albanese government's economic performance, citing rising power prices and financial hardship, while proposing a temporary fuel excise cut as a key election promise.
Dutton's Budget Reply: Fuel Excise Cut Takes Center Stage
In his budget reply speech, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticized the Albanese government's economic performance, citing rising power prices and financial hardship, while proposing a temporary fuel excise cut as a key election promise.
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56% Bias Score
Greece to Increase Minimum Wage by 5-6%, Affecting Over 1 Million
Greece's cabinet will finalize a minimum wage increase of 5-6%, raising it from €830 to approximately €880, affecting over 1 million workers and unemployed individuals receiving related benefits starting April 1, 2025.
Greece to Increase Minimum Wage by 5-6%, Affecting Over 1 Million
Greece's cabinet will finalize a minimum wage increase of 5-6%, raising it from €830 to approximately €880, affecting over 1 million workers and unemployed individuals receiving related benefits starting April 1, 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Government Fails to Pass Key Amendments to Bollette Decree
Amendments to the Italian Bollette decree, proposing a revised appliance bonus and a delayed business insurance mandate for natural disasters, were rejected, leaving the government to seek alternative legislative avenues to address these issues impacting citizens and businesses.
Italian Government Fails to Pass Key Amendments to Bollette Decree
Amendments to the Italian Bollette decree, proposing a revised appliance bonus and a delayed business insurance mandate for natural disasters, were rejected, leaving the government to seek alternative legislative avenues to address these issues impacting citizens and businesses.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Economy Shows Strength Despite Challenges
Cevdet Yılmaz, in a HaberTürk TV interview, reported that Turkey's current account deficit is historically low, the budget deficit is controlled despite earthquake spending, and the Central Bank's reserves are ample. Growth continues at 3.2 percent, and despite an Istanbul mayor investigation's temp...
Turkey's Economy Shows Strength Despite Challenges
Cevdet Yılmaz, in a HaberTürk TV interview, reported that Turkey's current account deficit is historically low, the budget deficit is controlled despite earthquake spending, and the Central Bank's reserves are ample. Growth continues at 3.2 percent, and despite an Istanbul mayor investigation's temp...
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44% Bias Score
Chile Enacts Pension Reforms: Increased PGU and New Benefits"
Chile's President Boric enacted pension reforms on March 20th, gradually increasing the Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) to \$270 by 2025, introducing a \$4/year-of-contribution benefit, and compensating women for life expectancy differences, all while maintaining the existing AFP system.
Chile Enacts Pension Reforms: Increased PGU and New Benefits"
Chile's President Boric enacted pension reforms on March 20th, gradually increasing the Universal Guaranteed Pension (PGU) to \$270 by 2025, introducing a \$4/year-of-contribution benefit, and compensating women for life expectancy differences, all while maintaining the existing AFP system.
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44% Bias Score
Australia's 2024 Budget: $42 Billion Deficit, Focus on Cost of Living and Domestic Growth
Australia's 2024 budget projects a $42 billion deficit next year, focusing on cost-of-living relief, increased healthcare spending, and investments in education and "Future Made in Australia" initiatives, while aiming to reduce gross debt despite reaching over $1 trillion.
Australia's 2024 Budget: $42 Billion Deficit, Focus on Cost of Living and Domestic Growth
Australia's 2024 budget projects a $42 billion deficit next year, focusing on cost-of-living relief, increased healthcare spending, and investments in education and "Future Made in Australia" initiatives, while aiming to reduce gross debt despite reaching over $1 trillion.
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48% Bias Score
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