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April 8, 2015
Title: Prime Cuts. No, we're not Talking about Steak.
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
From Washington to
Austin all the way down to your county government…How much of your money is
wasted? Tom Schatz is the President of Citizens Against
Government Waste (CAGW). He is here to enlighten us on just how much of our
tax dollars are wasted by our government. First, Forty-six cents – forty-six
percent – of every dollar is spent on wasteful programs. When you add it all up,
that is 2.6 TRILLION DOLLARS.
CAGW was founded in 1984 after the Grace Commission under President Reagan.
Since 1993, they have been issuing reports on programs the government can easily
cut or reduce the amount of money being funneled into them. Listen in as Tom
discusses “peanut subsidies” across the world. Tom asserts, “It’s hard to
get rid of it, because nobody really understand what it is!”
And here’s a kicker…. The government gives large US companies, who make billions
in profits each year, subsidies (i.e. free money) to advertise is foreign
countries. Yes, you read that right! Tom explains just how much money these
companies receive – money from YOU! (Hint: It’s over $200 MILLION a year.)
CAGW’s alert on this topic can be found
[here].
IF YOU’RE FED UP WITH YOUR TAX DOLLARS BEING WASTED, CALL 1.800.BE.ANGRY
!!
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February 4, 2015
Title: Double Taxation for Seniors
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Dan Weber
with Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) (www.AMAC.us)
You work hard. You
work harder. You save. You save more. Then you retire. Aaaahhh the
easy life, right? Nope. Not anymore! It hasn’t been easy on retirees for the
last 15-20 years! Most retirees still have to work pert-time somewhere just to
make ends meet.
But, why? Why do they have to keep working? They paid all that money into Social
Security every year of their working life, just to be forced to pay more when
they retire!
Dan Weber, with the Association of Mature American Citizens, says the IRS has
been reaching into the pockets of seniors for nearly 20 years, and they keep
reaching deeper and deeper. “Right now, a little over 30% of the people pay the
extra Social Security tax. Pretty soon, it will be 50%. All because of
inflation,” he continues.
The money that seniors are being taxed has already been taxed when they paid
into the system! Double Taxation without representation – except by the
Association of Mature American Citizens. AARP has done NOTHING to stop this.
The Association of Mature American Citizens is tracking the Senior
Citizens Tax Elimination Act [HR 589] introduced by Representative Thomas Massie
(R-KY). Listen in as Den Weber explains what the purpose of the bill is and how
it will help seniors everywhere.
If you are a member of AARP and would like to see if the Association of Mature
American Citizens is better for you, click [here].
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May 2, 2014
Title: A House of Cards
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Part 1 of 2
Kevin Spacey plays
U.S. Congressman Frank Underwood the Netflix original series “House of
Cards”, but it looks like the government is playing with a loaded house of
cards – for real.
The show is filmed in Maryland and has been in negotiations with the Governor
over the incredible tax breaks the producers were demanding.
Pete Sepp is the VP of Communications with the National Taxpayers Union. He
discusses the tax breaks, the impact on the economy, and what it all means for
the future.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - A House of Cards
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
The production of
season 3 of “House of Cards” is said to bring an estimated $120 million
to the people of Maryland and has provided thousands of jobs. Oh, really?
Pete Sepp continues his discussion on the impact filming has had on the locals and what they expect to see in the future.
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May 31, 2013
Title: Rand Paul: Congress Should be on Trial
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Bob Beauprez
with A Line of Sight (www.alineofsight.com)
Apple employs 600,000 people in the US and is the largest corporate taxpayer in the country. Last year alone, the company paid $6 Billion in taxes. They are expected to pay $7 Billion this year.
But that’s not good enough for Congress. They want more! Find out what they want now!
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February 1, 2013
Title: Governor Perry’s Plan to Give it All Back
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
Texas is on the right track. We have a great, booming economy.
Terrific schools (for the most part). And people are moving to Texas every day to be a part of that. Talmadge Heflin has been on the inside of the system and is here today to give some insight on why Texas has a surplus and how they did it when so many other states are suffering so terribly.
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Governor Perry knows to run a family, you must have a budget to save, spend, and give.
He uses that same philosophy with the State of Texas. So, what’s his plan and what does it mean for you and your family?
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November 14, 2012
Title: Your Take Home Pay Will Be 2% Less In January. Why?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by William McBride
with www.taxfoundation.org
Part 1 of 3
Will your take home pay be 2% less in January? Are you going to pay more to
the federal government starting January the 1st?
Does everybody who works and gets a paycheck pay the payroll tax? What is the
payroll tax for? Where does the money go?
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Title: Part 2 of 3
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by William McBride
with www.taxfoundation.org
Is it a good thing or bad thing
that 23 million Americans will be paying the alternative minimum tax starting
January 2013? Is it a good thing that every working American who gets a paycheck
will have 2% less to spend in January, in February, etc as compared to their
last paycheck in December 2012?
William McBride is Chief Economist at the Tax Foundation. He holds a Ph.D. in
economics from George Mason University, where his dissertation involved using
agent-based modeling and simulation to analyze the effect of various banking
regimes, including free banking, on asset prices. While at George Mason, William
was a research assistant at the Interdisciplinary Center for Economic Science,
which was established by Nobel laureate Vernon Smith as a center for research in
experimental economics.
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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by William McBride
with www.taxfoundation.org
William, have we
already fallen down the fiscal cliff? If congress does absolutely
nothing between now and December 31st, do you see businesses having more cash in
their bank accounts to give raises or extend hours, or just the opposite?
One of America’s most established and relied-upon think tanks, the Tax
Foundation has since 1937 worked for simple, sensible tax policy at the federal,
state, and local levels. They do this by informing Americans about the size of
tax burdens and providing economically principled analysis of tax policy issues.
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November 29, 2011
Title: Can a State Restrict Welfare Payments to Recipients who are drug free?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Horace Cooper
with Project 21 (www.NationalCenter.org)
Part 1 of 2
Can a State Restrict Welfare Payments to Recipients who are drug free?
Where in the U.S. Constitution does it say: “Taxpayers shall be forced by the
government to give their money to those who do not have”?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Horace Cooper
with Project 21 (www.NationalCenter.org)
Where in the U.S.
Constitution does it say: “Welfare is a right under the U.S. Constitution?”
Where in the U.S. Constitution does it say that states cannot place restrictions
or requirements on those receiving tax dollars?
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August 17, 2010
Title: 9-12-2010 In WDC – You’ll Come!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Dear Taxpayer,
Last year,
we rocked the political world and shocked liberal pundits when we helped to
organize the massive 9/12 March on Washington with our friends at FreedomWorks.
Now we’re going to do it again, but it can’t happen without your help. We need
every single fed up taxpayer like you to lend your voice, your sign, and your
energy so that we can send our politicians a loud and clear message: “Shape up
or ship out!” Won’t you answer the call to action and
join us in Washington, DC on September
12th for this
historic event?
Sincerely,
You’re Grassroots Action Team at NTU
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August 5, 2010
Title: WILL YOUR TAXES SKYROCKET?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by William Ahern
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
Nationally, the typical middle-income family, which has a median income of $63,366, would see its federal income tax burden increase by $1,540 if the Bush-Era tax cuts expire. For more on this topic, log on to www.TaxFoundation.org
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August 4, 2010
Title: THE EVER SHRINKING MIDDLE CLASS
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
The Business Insider has published 22 shocking statistics aimed at proving that the middle class is being systematically wiped out of existence in America. To view this list, log on to www.RedAlert.WND.com to view the article. Visit www.NTU.org for more from Pete Sepp and the National Taxpayers Union.
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July 29, 2010
Title: OBAMACARE WILL TAX PRECIOUS METALS!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Craig R Smith
with Craig Smith (www.CraigRSmith.com)
In the latest attempt to strip Americans of their financial freedom, starting in January 2012, every US citizen will be required to repost all goods and services purchased in excess of $600 on a 1099 form. This includes rental cars, airline tickets, and office supplies. For more, log on to www.CraigRSmith.com
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Title: WHAT’S THE COST GONNA BE?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
What will happen to a middle-class family if ALL the Bush tax cuts expire? Will you suffer? Visit www.MyTaxBurden.org for more on this issue.
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March 17, 2010
Title: OBAMA WANTS TO DOUBLE YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX! Part 1 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Joseph Henchman
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
The federal government is spending so much that even if policy makers were willing to fund government services with actual tax revue instead of piling on more debt, the federal income tax system in its current form wouldn’t be able to raise that much. Act now! Log on to www.TaxFoundation.org to help fight big government!
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Title: OBAMA WANTS TO DOUBLE YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX! Part 2 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Joseph Henchman
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
The Tax Foundation is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that has monitored fiscal policy at the federal, state, and local levels since 1937. Log on to www.TaxFoundation.org to learn more.
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September 17, 2009
Title: SHOULD WE ALLOW THE GOVERNMENT TO TAX ALL INTERNET SALES?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
New York State recently passed a law which allows the state to tax all internet sales, no matter if the item(s) purchased stays in state or is shipped across the country or to another country. The law is being appealed but if the Supreme Court allows this to happen in NY, then it will become standard practice nationwide! Call and email your EO’s NOW to stop this! Pete Sepp is with the National Taxpayers Union. Log on to www.NTU.org for more info.
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Title: REBOUND ACT
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Fact: The US Government has $150 BILLION in TARP money that has not yet been committed or spend. Fact: The US Government has up to $425 BILLION in uncommitted/unspent STIMULUS money. Call your EO’s to urge them to vote YES on the REBOUND Act - Reduce Barack Obama’s Unsustainable Deficit HR #3140. Log on to www.NTU.org for more info.
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April 16, 2009
Title: HIGHWAY FUEL TAXES DIVERTED! NOW WE MUST PAY AGAIN!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Justin Keener
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
The Texas Senate opened the door for a massive hike in taxes and fees with no online information and accounting review by the Texas Comptroller or State Auditor! Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more information.
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April 15, 2009
Title: WHICH EO’S ARE FRIENDS AND WHO ARE FOES?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Natasha Altamirano
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Which Elected Officials are friends of the taxpayers and who are foes? How did your EO rate compared to others? Natasha Altamirano is with the National Taxpayers Union. Log on to www.NTU.org for more information.
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April 7, 2009
Title: RIGHT IS WRONG! LEFT IS RIGHT! Part 1 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
NEWS FLASH directly from the Houston Chronicle: House Republicans unveiled a more complete proposal that would cut taxes for businesses and the wealthy, freeze most of government spending for the next five years, halt spending proposed in the stimulus package, and slash healthcare programs for the poor and elderly. Listen to the segment to see if this is right or wrong…Log on to www.ntu.org for more information.
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Title: RIGHT IS WRONG! LEFT IS RIGHT! Part 2 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
NEWS FLASH directly from the Houston Chronicle: House Republicans unveiled a more complete proposal that would cut taxes for businesses and the wealthy, freeze most of government spending for the next five years, halt spending proposed in the stimulus package, and slash healthcare programs for the poor and elderly. Listen to the segment to see if this is right or wrong…Log on to www.ntu.org for more information.
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March 25, 2009
Title: LOCAL OPTION REGARDING TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Justin Keener
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Let’s face it. Texas has some bad roads that need fixing. We need a new highway or two. The Texas Legislature wants to raise our taxes to help pay for these new projects. However, in the past, tax dollars for similar projects have been funneled to other non-transportation projects. We must stop this misuse of funds NOW! Log on to www.texaspolicy.com for more.
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February 10, 2009
Title: FIRST, DO NO HARM
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Justin Keener
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
During a time when many states are in dire need of a good scolding from their parents for spending too much of their allowance, Texas is A-OK. Lt. Gov. Dewhurst had the foresight a few years back to save the extra money Texas had and not spend in frivolously on a new pair of shoes. Let’s encourage our newly elected officials to keep on the same track. Log onto www.TexasPolicy.com for more.
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February 5, 2009
Title: STOP SPENDING MONEY WE DON’T HAVE!!!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
With the proposed stimulus package, each person in your household will be paying $6700 MORE per year - not per household, but per person! Log onto www.cagw.org for more information.
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January 27, 2009
Title: CONTRACT WITH TEXAS
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Jared Woodfill
with Conservative Activist
Jared Woodfill, Chairman of the Harris County Republican Party, has started a great video log on the web to help keep us in the loop on issues. Log onto www.harriscountygop.com to see this month’s video and stay informed.
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January 26, 2009
Title: SPENDING PRIORITIES Part 1 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Who decides how to spend our tax dollars in Texas? Who much of the budget is discretionary? Former State Representative Talmadge Heflin discusses these issues and others. Log onto www.TexasPolicy.org for more.
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Title: SPENDING PRIORITIES Part 2 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Who decides how to spend our tax dollars in Texas? Who much of the budget is discretionary? Former State Representative Talmadge Heflin discusses these issues and others. Log onto www.TexasPolicy.org for more.
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January 20, 2009
Title: WAKING UP IN LA LA LAND
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
The Mayors of America recently banded together to give themselves presents at taxpayers’ expense. They claim that spending our money will help us become more prosperous! Examples: $1 Billion for new sidewalks. $1 Million for annual sewer rehabilitation in Casper, NY. $6.1 Million for corporate hangars, parking lots, and a business apron at the Fayetteville, AR airport. Money for 20 new golf courses and 117 landscaping and beautification projects. Guest Tom Schatz is with the Citizens Against Government Waste. He urges all taxpayers to call their Elected Officials to tell them NO to this outrageous spending plan. Log onto www.ntu.org for more.
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January 16, 2009
Title: TAXPAYER WATCHDOGS ARE LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR MONEY
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
The US Conference of Mayors sent Congress a wish list of $96.6 BILLION of “shovel-ready” projects that will allegedly create jobs while improving the nations infrastructures. Guest Pete Sepp, with the nation’s leading taxpayers organizations, disagrees with this claim wholeheartedly. Log onto www.ntu.org for more.
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November 25, 2008
Title: VOTERS PROVED CAUTIOUS ON FISCAL ISSUES
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Did Republican Big Government Spenders find happy voters? What about taxes? Are voters happy? Guest Pete Sepp is with the National Taxpayers Union. Log onto www.ntu.org for more.
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November 20, 2008
Title: LIMIT STATE SPENDING NOW!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Will the Elected Officials in Texas spend like “drunken sailors”? Or, will they be wise with our money? Guest Talmadge Heflin is with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Log onto www.texaspolicy.org for more.
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November 19, 2008
Title: CUTTING GOVERNMENT WASTE SHOULD BE OBAMA’S #1 PRIORITY
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Will President-elect Obama keep his word and reduce wasteful earmark spending by Congress? Guest Tom Schatz with Citizens Against Government Waste urges him to keep that promise for the sake of America. Log onto www.cagw.org for more.
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September 10, 2008
Title: The Tax Man: Will He Reach Into Your Pockets and Grab All Your Change?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Pete Sepp, with the National Taxpayers Union – www.ntu.org, discusses “The Tax Man: Will He Reach Into Your Pockets and Grab All Your Change?”
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Title: Who Pays Taxes?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Pete Sepp, with the National Taxpayers Union – www.ntu.org, explains “Who Pays Taxes?” A chart showing exactly who pays, and how much, can be found by using the link on their website.
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July 9, 2008
Title: Great New Website: www.TexasBudgetSource.com
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by The Honorable Talmadge Heflin
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Arm yourself with information to fight government spending. Visit www.TexasBudgetSource.com
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January 22, 2008
Title: Will the Money Giveaway by President Bush Stimulate the Economy?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Mr. Pete Sepp, with the National Taxpayers Union, discusses the “money giveaway scheme” by President Bush and Congress? Will this be beneficial? What parts may or may not work? For more on this log onto www.NTU.org
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December 13, 2007
Title: A Best of Segment: Who Is Pulling the Wagon: Who Pays Taxes and How Much
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
The IRS has released the figures for 2005. They tell the story. Why do the liberals want to tax the ‘rich and give to the poor’? The answer is in this segment.
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November 13, 2007
Title: Has the portion of your property taxes for public education gone up, stayed the same or gone down?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale
with Elected Officials
State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale would like to know the answer to this question: Has the portion of your property taxes for public education gone up, stayed the same or gone down?
E-mail him at: "Corbin Van Arsdale"
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November 5, 2007
Title: Elections could be expensive for Texas taxpayers. Part One of Two
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Peggy Venable
with Education Choice (www.EdChoice.org)
Taxpayers, it’s time to open your wallets. November ballot initiatives total almost $10 billion in state spending. Peggy Venable, Texas State Director with Americans For Prosperity, www.afptx.org, shares her opinion on the 16 Texas Constitutional Amendments on the ballot November 6.
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Title: Elections could be expensive for Texas taxpayers. Part Two of Two
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Peggy Venable
with Education Choice (www.EdChoice.org)
Taxpayers, it’s time to open your wallets. November ballot initiatives total almost $10 billion in state spending. Peggy Venable, Texas State Director with Americans For Prosperity, www.afptx.org, shares her opinion on the 16 Texas Constitutional Amendments on the ballot November 6.
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October 31, 2007
Title: Senator Cornyn Speaks Out for the Taxpayer!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Senator John Cornyn
with Elected Officials
Senator Cornyn advocates for fair taxation. But what are the issues?
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October 24, 2007
Title: Elections could be expensive for Texas taxpayers. Part One of Two
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Peggy Venable
with Education Choice (www.EdChoice.org)
Taxpayers, it’s time to open your wallets. November ballot initiatives total almost $10 billion in state spending. Peggy Venable, Texas State Director with Americans For Prosperity, www.afptx.org, shares her opinion on the 16 Texas Constitutional Amendments on the ballot November 6.
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Title: Elections could be expensive for Texas taxpayers. Part Two of Two
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Peggy Venable
with Education Choice (www.EdChoice.org)
Taxpayers, it’s time to open your wallets. November ballot initiatives total almost $10 billion in state spending. Peggy Venable, Texas State Director with Americans For Prosperity, www.afptx.org, shares her opinion on the 16 Texas Constitutional Amendments on the ballot November 6.
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October 19, 2007
Title: A Best of Segment: Who Is Pulling the Wagon: Who Pays Taxes and How Much
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
The IRS has released the figures for 2005. They tell the story. Why do the liberals want to tax the ‘rich and give to the poor’? The answer is in this segment.
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October 11, 2007
Title: Who Is Pulling the Wagon: Who Pays Taxes and How Much
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
The IRS has released the figures for 2005. They tell the story. Why do the liberals want to tax the ‘rich and give to the poor’? The answer is in this segment.
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September 24, 2007
Title: Should Taxpayers Bail Out Loose Lenders and Lying Borrowers?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Why should taxpayers bail out loose lenders and lying borrowers? Log onto www.ntu.org for more.
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September 17, 2007
Title: Budget Boosts Larger Than Budget Cuts
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Demian Brady
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Fiscal Discipline must mean: “cut a little – spend a lot!” For more log onto www.ntu.org
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August 27, 2007
Title: Florida County Agency Refuses Federal Highway Funds. Why?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Why would an Alaskan Congressman place an earmark for highway funds in South Florida? Could it be pay back for campaign contributions? For more, log onto www.cagw.org
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May 14, 2007
Title: Texas House Turns Down a $2.5 Billion Tax Cut
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
"This is a dark day for Texans," states Michael Sullivan. Patricia Harless (R-Spring) and Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) joined with 61 democtats and a handful of other Republicans to deny you a tax cut. Can you every believe a used car salesman?
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May 2, 2007
Title: HOW MUCH WOULD YOU SPEND? OR WOULD YOU?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Our Elected Officials drove into Austin in January with a $14 BILLION surplus. How much have they refunded to your family? $0! Call Lt. Governor Dewhurst at 512.463.4630 and tell him you want your money back!
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March 8, 2007
Title: TEXAS TAXPAYER SUMMIT THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2007
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Peggy Venable
with Education Choice (www.EdChoice.org)
Attend the Texas Taxpayer Summit this Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Austin. For tickets and more information, log onto www.AFPTX.org or call 512.918.3947.
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February 26, 2007
Title: WHO WANTS BIG GOVERNMENT?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Kristina Rasmussen
with Foundation for Government Accountability (www.theFGA.org)
NTU recently revealed how our Elected Officials voted on spending OUR money and reducing government. Brady: 54%; Culberson: 57%; Al Green: 14%; Gene Green and Sheila Jackson Lee: 18%; McCaul: 56%; Ted Poe: 67%; Ron Paul: 84%. The average grade was a C! Log onto www.NTU.org for more.
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February 14, 2007
Title: BUSH BUDGET PROPOSAL OFFERS HOPE - AND HEADACHES - TO TAXPAYERS
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Why not just spend, spend, spend, and let our great-gandkids pay the bills?
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February 12, 2007
Title: PERRY PROSOSES "PLUGGING" SPENDING
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
In 2005, the Texas Legislature grew government spending by 18%. Perry proposes "plugging the floodgates". How? Michael Sullivan with www.EmpowerTexans.com explains.
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February 7, 2007
Title: DOES THE LITTLE FARMER RECIEVE THE SUBSIDY?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Big agri-business sees the bulk of the profit - not the little guy! It's time to say: "Help! We're broke and we need more". Tom Schatz explains.
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January 31, 2007
Title: WHAT'S THE PRICE OF BUSH'S NEW PROPOSALS
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Demian Brady
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
When the President speaks, it costs us money! How much of your money will the government take to give someone else for this "good project"? Demian Brady, with the National Tax Payers Union explains.
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January 29, 2007
Title: SHOULD WE SEND THEM TO JAIL? Replay from January 26, 2007
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
If McDonald's kept your change, what would you do? If the phone company decided to just add $5.00 to your bill each month, what would you do? Texas Elected Officials want to keep our extra tax dollars - $14.3 BILLION to be exact! Should we send them to jail for stealing our money? For more, log onto www.EmpowerTexans.com
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January 26, 2007
Title: SHOULD WE SEND THEM TO JAIL?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
If McDonald's kept your change, what would you do? If the phone company decided to just add $5.00 to your bill each month, what would you do? Texas Elected Officials want to keep our extra tax dollars - $14.3 BILLION to be exact! Should we send them to jail for stealing our money? For more, log onto www.EmpowerTexans.com
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January 25, 2007
Title: IT'S MY MONEY AND I WANT IT BACK!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Dr. Byron Schlomach
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Texans have overpaid taxes by $14.3 BILLION. Now, what should our elected officials do with our money? Should we just let them spend it or should we make them give it back?
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January 19, 2007
Title: ITS MY MONEY AND I WANT IT BACK!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Peggy Venable
with Education Choice (www.EdChoice.org)
It's official: Texans overpaid their taxes in 2005 and 2006 by over $14 BILLION! Now what? Will the trend of spending the excess money show its ugly head once again? Or, will our Elected Officials return the money to its rightful owners - you and me? Log onto www.AFPTX.org for more info.
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January 18, 2007
Title: WILL THE DEMOCRATS SUPPORT SPENDING REFORM?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
What's up with taxes and spending in WDC? Will the Democrats who promised tax reform deliver?
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January 17, 2007
Title: WHO OWNS THE SURPLUS?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
The new Texas Comptroller, Susan Combs, has certified a $14.3 Billion surplus in the Texas budget. Now, what will the greedy politicians do? Spend the money on more government? Return it to the tax payers? Use it for our children's public schools and lower our taxes? For more, log onto www.EmpowerTexans.com
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January 9, 2007
Title: RETURN TO THE SURPLUS TO ITS OWNER - THE TAXPAYER
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Texans have overpaid their taxes to a tune of $15 billion! What will our elected officials do with the money? Give it back? Surely not! Call your elected officials to let them know where you want the money to go.
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December 1, 2006
Title: DO TAX CUTS HELP THE ECONOMY GROW?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Do tax cuts hurt or help the economy? Log onto www.ntu.org to learn more.
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Title: DOES THE IRS OWE YOU MONEY?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Does the IRS owe you money? Log onto www.ntu.org All the information is updated for the 2005 Tax Year. Someone with the last name of Lowry in Wichita Falls, TX gets money - maybe you do, too!
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October 31, 2006
Title: TAXPAYERS GO TRICK-OR-TREATING
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Much scarier than your worst nightmare is the nightmare of being spooked by a record 8.6 trillion national debt. CAGW exposes who deserves tricks or treats. For the complete list go to www.cagw.org
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October 17, 2006
Title: DO NEW JOBS FLOW AWAY FROM STATES WITH NEW OR HIGHER TAXES?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Will the Texas economy stall because of the new business tax? For more information, log onto www.NTU.org
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September 27, 2006
Title: HOW TO CUT WASTEFUL GOVERNMENT SPENDING
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by David Williams
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Vice President of Policy, David Williams, explains the "line item vote" and why taxpayers need this so badly. For more information, log onto www.cagw.org
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Title: WHO PAYS WHAT?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Who pays taxes? Log onto www.NTU.org and use the quick link: "Who Pays Income Taxes?" Out of 130,000,000 tax files, the bottom 50% (making less than $30,122) pay 3% of the bills and the top 10% (those making more than $99,112) pay nearly 70% of the bills. As Senator Graham often stated: "There are too many in the wagon!" We must demand that all levels of government "go on a diet" - spend less and take less of our money! Also use the link, "Does the IRS Owe You Money".
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September 25, 2006
Title: TOO MANY EAR MARKS! WHY?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
What are ear marks and why must they be reduced and / or eliminated? Pete Sepp, with the National Tax Payers Union, explains.
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September 11, 2006
Title: INTERGENERATIONAL RAPE AND ROBBERY
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
The extent of the shameful and wasteful spending by our elected officials is staggering. Would you charge and spend, leaving your children to payoff your debt? That’s what our elected officials are doing! Stand up and say, “Enough is enough”!
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August 25, 2006
Title: LINE ITEM VETO: YES OR NO?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Should Congress give the President “Line-Item Veto Powers”? You decide.
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July 28, 2006
Title: WHAT HAPPENED WHEN BUSH REDUCED TAXES?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Tax receipts have increased over 34.6%. Why and who is paying? Should every American first provide for their family before they pay taxes to a tax and spend bloated bureaucracy? Note: More information on tax cuts, along with recommendation for budget process reform and spending reductions, may be accessed online at www.ntu.org
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July 24, 2006
Title: WHAT HAPPENED WHEN BUSH REDUCED TAXES?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Tax receipts have increased over 34.6%. Why and who is paying? Should every American first provide for their family before they pay taxes to a tax and spend bloated bureaucracy? Note: More information on tax cuts, along with recommendation for budget process reform and spending reductions, may be accessed online at www.ntu.org
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June 23, 2006
Title: A TAX THAT DISCOURAGES EFFORT!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Stephen Entin
with Institute for Research on the Economics of taxation www.iret.org
Beware of the tax that discourages effort! Visit www.iret.org to learn more.
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June 20, 2006
Title: A TAX THAT DISCOURAGES EFFORT!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Stephen Entin
with Institute for Research on the Economics of taxation www.iret.org
Beware of the tax that discourages effort! Visit www.iret.org to learn more.
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June 12, 2006
Title: YOUR SENATOR: TAX-CUTTER OR TAX-TALKER
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Don't tax me! Don't tax my friend! Tax the man behind the tree! Why? Because it's not me! Visit www.ntu.org to learn more.
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May 19, 2006
Title: THE CHRONICLE IS FULL OF IT!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Front page (A3) of the Thursday’s Houston Chronicle (May 18, 2006) studies: Tax cuts don’t pay their way. This was an “opinion piece” presented as factual news – oh so wrong! This article should have been on the opinion page. How long have you subscribed to the Houston Chronicle? That’s too long – cancel today!
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February 20, 2006
Title: FAIR ACT AXED? Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by John Berthoud
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Why was the FAIR Act axed? Since some say lawsuits are ruining America, why isn't the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (Fair Act) a good thing? John Berthoud, the President of the National Taxpayers Union, explains... Log on to www.ntu.org for more information.
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Title: FAIR ACT AXED? Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by John Berthoud
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Why was the FAIR Act axed? Since some say lawsuits are ruining America, why isn't the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act (Fair Act) a good thing? John Berthoud, the President of the National Taxpayers Union, explains... Log on to www.ntu.org for more information.
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February 15, 2006
Title: Prop. One or Prop. Two - Or Both?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Bob Lehmer
with Citizens for Public Accountability
We must place a fence around the spending of every elected body with taxing authority. The voters in Houston did just that when they passed both Prop. 1 and Prop. 2. Prop. 2 is a better fence but will it be followed?
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February 3, 2006
Title: What is the Cost Estimate of the new Spending Programs Proposed by President Bush
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by John Berthoud
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
What are the cost estimates of the new spending programs proposed by President Bush during his State of the Union Speech? For more: www.ntu.org
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January 18, 2006
Title: CAN THE TAX PAYER SQUEEZE SPENDING REFORM FROM THE CURRENT LOBBY SCANDAL?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
The President of CAGW, Tom Schatz, urges Congress to embrace budget reform as the strategy for reducing the influence of special interest groups and reigning in the growth of government. CAGW has over 1 million members. Log onto www.CAGW.org to join today!
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January 6, 2006
Title: DEFENDING CALL CENTERS
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Mary Katherine Stout
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Is it good or bad for Texas to focus on Call Centers?
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December 27, 2005
Title: Putting a face on America's tax returns - Segment 1 of 3
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Scott Hodge
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
Scott Hodge, President of Tax Foundation, explains their 2005 annual survey of US opinions on taxes and wealth. Does a majority of American adults believe Federal taxes are too high? Is the tax code too complex? Is the income tax system unfair? 1 out of 3 Americans who filed a return in 2004 did not have any tax liability; however, those earning more than $71,000 now pay 80% of all the income taxes
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Title: Putting a face on America's tax returns - Segment 2 of 3
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Scott Hodge
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
Scott Hodge, President of Tax Foundation, explains their 2005 annual survey of US opinions on taxes and wealth. Does a majority of American adults believe Federal taxes are too high? Is the tax code too complex? Is the income tax system unfair? 1 out of 3 Americans who filed a return in 2004 did not have any tax liability; however, those earning more than $71,000 now pay 80% of all the income taxes
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Title: Putting a face on America's taxe returns - Segment 3 of 3
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Scott Hodge
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
Scott Hodge, President of Tax Foundation, explains their 2005 annual survey of US opinions on taxes and wealth. Does a majority of American adults believe Federal taxes are too high? Is the tax code too complex? Is the income tax system unfair? 1 out of 3 Americans who filed a return in 2004 did not have any tax liability; however, those earning more than $71,000 now pay 80% of all the income taxes
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November 22, 2005
Title: Putting a face on America's Tax Returns: Segment 1 of 3
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Scott Hodge
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
Scott Hodge, President of Tax Foundation, explains their 2005 annual survey of US opinions on taxes and wealth. Does a majority of American adults believe Federal taxes are too high? Is the tax code too complex? Is the income tax system unfair? 1 out of 3 Americans who filed a return in 2004 did not have any tax liability; however, those earning more than $71,000 now pay 80% of all the income taxes.
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Title: Putting a face on America's tax reutrns: Segment 2 of 3
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Scott Hodge
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
Scott Hodge, President of Tax Foundation, explains their 2005 annual survey of US opinions on taxes and wealth. Does a majority of American adults believe Federal taxes are too high? Is the tax code too complex? Is the income tax system unfair? 1 out of 3 Americans who filed a return in 2004 did not have any tax liability; however, those earning more than $71,000 now pay 80% of all the income taxes.
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Title: Putting a face on America's tax returns: Segment 3 of 3
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Scott Hodge
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
Scott Hodge, President of Tax Foundation, explains their 2005 annual survey of US opinions on taxes and wealth. Does a majority of American adults believe Federal taxes are too high? Is the tax code too complex? Is the income tax system unfair? 1 out of 3 Americans who filed a return in 2004 did not have any tax liability; however, those earning more than $71,000 now pay 80% of all the income taxes.
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November 18, 2005
Title: Politicians play "Shell Game" with our tax dollars
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Finnigan
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) requested $223 Million for a bridge so that the 50 residents on an island would be able to travel more easily to the mainland. This was only part of the $286.4 Billion bill that was authorized in August. Tom Finnigan, the Communications Director with Citizens Against Government Waste, exlpains why this and many of the other 6,500 projects included in the bill are so outrageous and how our Elected Officials get away with it.
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October 27, 2005
Title: Taxpayers get tricked and very little treats
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by David Williams
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
David Williams opines on the tricking and treating of taxpayers... especially about the 240 million dollar bridge to nowhere to serve 50 Alaskans.
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September 26, 2005
Title: Taxpayer group calls for BRAC style spending offsets for emergency aid
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Grover Norquist
with Americans for Tax Reform www.atr.org
Americans for Tax Reform calls on Congress to create a BRAC style commission to identify savings to the federal budget when emergency spending is needed outside the existing budget. Even our Republican friends are unwilling to rein in spending. Log onto www.atr.org for more!
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Title: Operation Offset
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Bush's tax cuts are bringing in the largest increase in federal revenue in our nation's history! How could this be? Now - how do we pay for Katrina and Rita?
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September 8, 2005
Title: Will Culberson, DeLay, McCaul, Brady and Poe sign the "Hurricane No Pork Pledge"?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Hurrican Katrina No Pork Pledge! Listen...Send a link to your friends! Everyone should contact their US Senators and Congressmen urging them to sign the "Hurricane Katrina No Pork Pledge"! www.cagw.org
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August 24, 2005
Title: Base Closure and Realignment Commission runs into interference.
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by David Williams
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Created to "run" interference, now B.R.A.C. "runs" into inteference. We must work smarter, faster, better for less dollars!!!
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August 16, 2005
Title: Robinhood Republicans take a fee and turn it into a TAX!!!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tim Morstad
with Consumers Union www.hearusnow.org
Republicans take up a fee and turn it into a Tax. Why?
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July 26, 2005
Title: Tabor-Toothed Tiger Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Paul Jacob
with Get Liberty www.getliberty.org
What is a "Tabor-toothed Tiger"? What is "I. & R."? Do we need both in Texas? What is 80 to 1? (80 lobbyists wanting more money for every taxpayer saying 'You take too much'!) log onto: www.getliberty.org
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Title: Tabor-Toothed Tiger Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Paul Jacob
with Get Liberty www.getliberty.org
What is a "Tabor-toothed Tiger"? What is "I. & R."? Do we need both in Texas? What is 80 to 1? For more information, log onto www.getliberty.org
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June 29, 2005
Title: Let's Eliminate Wasteful Government Programs Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Pres. Bush is calling for "sunset" and "result" commissions to identify and eliminate ineffective and wasteful government programs. What can we do when we see or communicate with our elected officials - ask each of them: "What are you doing with my money?"
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Title: Let's Eliminate Wasteful Government Programs Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Pres. Bush is calling for "sunset" and "result" commissions to identify and eliminate ineffective and wasteful government programs. What can we do when we see or communicate with our elected officials - ask each of them: "What are you doing with my money?"
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June 22, 2005
Title: School Finance Reform
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by State Representative Gary Elkins
with Elected Officials
State Representative Gary Elkins helps us understand the reason for the called special session by Governor Perry.
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June 16, 2005
Title: Who will decide how much funding our schools need - the judge or our elected legislature?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Karl Peterjohn
with Kansas Taxpayer Network www.kansastaxpayer.com
Education advocates are going state by state filing suit for more money for education. This is a great segment on who, what, and why and what we can do to counter them.
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June 14, 2005
Title: CAGW means SAVINGS!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Some believe, as does Tom Schatz, President of Citizens Against Government Waste, that President Bush should veto the budget-busting Transportation Bill. Listen and see if you agree. E-mail President Bush at president@whitehouse.gov
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June 13, 2005
Title: Taxpayer Conference in WDC - NTU.org
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Call 1-800-TAX-HAULT or e-mail pressguy@ntu.org for information on the 2005 National Taxpayers Conference sponsored by the National Taxpayers Union www.ntu.org. How can we build a coalition with other groups to rein in government spending?
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Title: Taxes that are fair, neutral and will promote economic growth
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Chris Atkins
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
Chris Atkins discusses a movement by many states to tax internet sales.
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May 27, 2005
Title: How much hard work is necessary to rein in government spending?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Peggy Venable
with Education Choice (www.EdChoice.org)
Peggy Venable, with Americans for Prosperity, www.afptx.org, encourages us not to give up or give in but to keep on keeping on in our effort to rein in government spending.
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May 23, 2005
Title: How can we rein in uncontrolled government spending?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by David Williams
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Wasteful government spending is breaking our backs along with our wallets. David Williams, with cagw.org helps us understand ways to combat out-of-control politicians who can see no wrong in spending our money!
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May 10, 2005
Title: Great new business opportunity: Build More Toll Booths for the Government
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
The House of Representatives in WDC has voted to convert Freeways into "Tollways"! What do you think? Should we now have to pay to drive on the freeways we have already paid for?
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Title: We are still paying for an 1898 War!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by David Williams
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
A "Temporary Tax" imposed on the RICH in 1898 to help pay for the Spanish-American War is still on the books and being collected today! Should it be repealed?
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April 26, 2005
Title: Taxes, Taxes, and More Taxes
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
The truth is: if you want less of something, just tax it. Then why on earth would good Republicans want to place a payroll tax on all workers? Will Newton, the State Director with the National Federation of Independent Business explains further that the House version of 'tax reform' only reduces property taxes by, at best, 20%. To replace those tax dollars, our good Republicans in the Texas House want to increase the sales tax by one penny, just a penny, they say! But the Texas Senate has other plans, but what are they? Better hold onto your wallet for here they come...
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April 22, 2005
Title: TABOR: the Taxpayers Bill of Rights: Let's Work Together For This
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
The VP of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Michael Sullivan, describes how we have too many politicians and not enough statesmen. We must rein in government spending. Appraisal caps would have been a good start but REV-CAPS (TABOR) would be better. This will take a lot of hard work, years, and much coalition building. Let's start now.
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April 20, 2005
Title: Free at last!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Curtis Dubay
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
We have now worked enough days to pay for all our Federal, State, and local taxes - that is, if we used all our earnings to pay for our Tax Burden for 2005. Every day, on average, we work about 2 hours and 20 minutes to pay "our share" of all taxes collected.
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April 19, 2005
Title: The 2005 PIG Book
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
What is "Pork Barrel Spending" and what criteria is used to highlight such excessive spending that squanders over $27 billion in one year? Log onto www.cagw.org and than link onto 2005 Congressional Pig Book and than search by Texas. Be careful not to get too mad!
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April 18, 2005
Title: The CAGW 2005 Pig Book
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
What is "Pork Barrel Spending" and what criteria is used to highlight such excessive spending that squanders over $27 billion in one year? Log onto www.cagw.org then link onto 2005 Congressional Pig Book and then search by Texas. Be careful not to get too mad!
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April 15, 2005
Title: Tax tips at tax time and other topics
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Pete Sepp with the National Tax Payers Union (www.ntu.org) joins the What's UP Radio Program to discuss TAX DAY. For help with your taxes, log onto www.irs.gov or call 800.829.1040 before midnight tonight. To file by phone and / or to file an extension, cal 888.796.1074. To see if the government owes you money, log onto www.ntu.og and click on the "Does the IRS owe you money" icon on the lower right-hand corner of the home page.
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April 14, 2005
Title: Tax tips at tax time and other topics
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Pete Sepp with the National Tax Payers Union (www.ntu.org) joins the What's UP Radio Program to discuss TAX DAY. For help with your taxes, go to www.irs.gov or call 800.829.1040 before midnight April 14. To file by phone and / or to file for an extension, call 888.796.1074. To see if the IRS owes you money, log onto www.ntu.org and click on "Does the IRS owe you money" on the bottom right-hand corner of the home page.
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April 6, 2005
Title: The 2005 PIG BOOK
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
The 15th Annual Congressional PIG BOOK is now available. Even our "good" Republicans are spending way too much money. The PIG BOOK outlines billions of dollars of wasteful spending by our Elected Officials in WDC. Log on to www.cagw.org to order your copy today!
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Title: Actions by you - the voter - are needed to stop run away government spending
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Chris Atkins
with Tax Foundation (www.TaxFoundation.org)
Sixteen states, including Texas, are considering similar taxpayer-rights legislation. Tax and spending limitations already work in Colorado. We need them in every city - every county - every state - and especially in WDC! Log on to www.taxfoundation.org for more info.
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March 28, 2005
Title: Texas Two Step: Switching the E and A turns Texas into TAXES!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Gina Hollenbeck
with Texas Insider www.texasinsider.org
Gina Hollenbeck, the Capitol Correspondent with Texas Insider, explains the pending consequence of a 1.4% Payroll Tax in Texas: 62-71,000 Lost Jobs, a .3% decrease in real wages, and a .4% reduction in disposable income. Too many Republicans have become "Corporate Republicans". Reports show 80% of Texans will see their taxes increased, 10% will have no change, and 10% will have their taxes reduced. And guess who will get the tax break??? The rich and many big corporations, of course! For more info: www.texasinsider.org
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March 24, 2005
Title: Tom Craddick: "They Must be Inept!" - but are they?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Billy Hamilton
with Texas Comptroller's Office www.window.state.tx.us
HB 3 was written to reduce the local tax levy on rural property for Public Education. The intent is to reduce this levy from $1.50 per $100 evalutaion to $1.00. This would reduce the levy for public education by 1/3 (33%) but ONLY reduce your total property tax bill by MABYE 18%. HB 3 was to be revenue neutral - i.e.: it was to reduce in one area but raise taxes somewhere else. The Comptroller's Office says the new taxes will not raise enough. What's Up with this - and who's at fault?
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March 22, 2005
Title: Tax problems and symptoms of a money problem
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Matthew Griffing
with Young Conservatives of Texas www.yct.org
The Senior Vice President for Legislative Affaris with the Young Conservatives of Texas accuses Speaker Tom Craddick of intimidating, threatening, and black mailing Texas House Members into "towing the party line".
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Title: Small Business Activists Drive the Economy
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Will Newton
with National Federation of Independent Business (www.NFIB.org)
The Texas Executive Director of NFIB, Will Newton, says that BIG business, BIG insurance, and BIG industries will receive a tax cut! But what about the small business owner? What effect will this have on the consumer? Will the average Texan see a tax increase - and how much will it be?
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March 14, 2005
Title: Why spend so much on landscaping, streetscapes, pedestrian and bike paths/trails?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
The House just approved the $284 Billion Transportaion bill with over 4,000 special 'earmarks' totalling $12 billion in spending on such things as $200 million for a bridge in Alaska to an island with only 50 residents, $3 million to renovate and expand the national Packard Museum, $18.5 million for implementation and quantification of benefits of large-scale landscaping along freeways and interchanges in the Houston area and much more... In Texas, $35.72 million will be spent for landscaping, streetscapes, pedestrian and bike paths/trails. At $25 per month, this money could be spent to pay for health insurance through the CHIPS program for over 119,000 Texas children. Even Republicans have their priorities misplaced. For more details log onto: www.cagw.org
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March 9, 2005
Title: Who REALLY pays the Payroll Tax?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Pete Sepp, the Communications Director for the National Taxpayers Union (ntu.org), explains who will REALLY pay the proposed Texas Payroll Tax. Is it really just a "back-door" state income tax? Is it very regressive? A suggested alternative: A consumption tax.
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Title: The Feds Want to Turn YOUR Freeway into a Tollway
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Pete Sepp, the Communications Director for The National Taxpayers Union (ntu.org), alerts us to a plan being proposed in Congress to turn our Freeways into Federal Tollways.
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March 3, 2005
Title: Is this a 'true way' to cap the growth in government spending?
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by State Representative Jimmy "Jim" Jackson
with Elected Officials
Usually there is more than one way to skin a cat... the same with trying to slow, or cap, the growth in government spending. State Representative Jim Jackson, Republican from Carrollton, explains the reasons behind HB 1479. This is an interesting concept: "Limit the growth in spending for any govermental entity in Texas to 5% from one year to the next with respect to dollars received and spent from taxes on real property." But, many wanting 'their idea' to be the one to pass have turned a deaf ear to any other idea. Politics is the art of compromise and the ability to work with others to achieve common goals. By pushing "my way or hit the highway", many times nothing is accomplished. Time is short. Time will tell us what happens... it will be fun to watch!
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February 25, 2005
Title: Let's Applaud "Blue Dog Democrats"
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union talks about government spending and the accountability provisions recently proposed by Democrat House Members. What is the "Blue-Dog" package? Also, log onto www.ntu.org to see if the IRS owes you money!
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Title: The Tax Ball
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Michael Sullivan
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
The "Leaders in the Texas House" are announcing the "new way to tax Texans" next week. What are they trying to hide by NOT releasing the bill for us to read in advance? www.texaspolicy.com
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February 23, 2005
Title: Porker of the Month
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Who earned the award for "Porker of the month" for February? What can you and I do to reduce wasteful government spending? Log onto www.cagw.org
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February 15, 2005
Title: If they can't tax it - they'll just take it!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Paul Gessing
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
Director of Government Affairs with the National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org), Paul Gessing, explains Eminent Domain. Does the US Constitution say government can take my property? Is government abusing its power? What if GM wants to build a plant and they say they need my land and I do not want to sell? And - METRO can take land as far as 1,500 feet away from its rail line, if it wants to. What can we do to curb this government abuse?
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February 11, 2005
Title: The only way to save Texas: Support a Taxpayers Bill of Rights
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Peggy Venable
with Education Choice (www.EdChoice.org)
What is a Taxpayers Bill of Rights? We have found that even good, conservative Republicans love to spend our money. How can we ever gain control of this addiction? This would be a great leap forward but it will take everyone, Democrats and Republicans, working hard to achieve this miracle.
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February 10, 2005
Title: Federal revenue is growing fast -- REAL fast
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Pete Sepp
with National Taxpayers Union (www.ntu.org)
The Communications Director with the National Taxpayers Union, Pete Sepp, explains spending on the federal level - discretionary vs. nondiscretionary. How much of the Federal Budget is discretionary and how much of it has President Bush proposed to cut?
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February 2, 2005
Title: Build the best - but watch out for how much we have to pay!
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
Lockheed Martin wins contract for Presidential Helicopter - is it a good thing or bad thing. Click and find out!
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January 21, 2005
Title: The Election of 2004: Promise and Peril
Topic: Taxes and Government Spending
Discussed by Tom Schatz
with Citizens Against Government Waste (www.cagw.org)
After four years of record level spending and budget deficits, what's in store for us now? Will Congress and President Bush continue to spend like there is no tomorrow? You can help by becoming a member of cagw.org
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