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Mass. Considers Nixing State Income Tax

Almost 230 years after dumping tea in Boston Harbor to protest British taxes, Bay Staters still seem to have a rebellious edge when it comes to resisting government largesse. Activists in Massachusetts this year have managed to put a referendum on the November ballot that would allow citizens to eliminate …

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An American Icon

Some final thoughts on Dave Thomas. He’s gone now and for me, it hits hard. Not only because was one of the best chief executives I ever knew, but because he was so damn decent. I mean this guy really was the guy in those commercials. Earnest. Offbeat. Genuine. The …

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Gilchrest Emerges Victorious Despite Contentious Primary

WASHINGTON – Despite an eleventh hour push from outside conservative groups pumping cash and advertising into his campaign, attorney David Fischer lost his 1st District primary bid in Maryland to six-term incumbent Rep. Wayne Gilchrest Tuesday. Final tallies indicate that Gilchrest, a moderate Republican, handily won the race 60 percent …

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