A few days ago, the Pilot did a story about a phony inspection sticker ring in Hampton Roads. The report says that some 10,000 to 15,000 such decals were made and people have been arrested for both using the stickers and manufacturing them. Making and distributing the stickers are felonies, while: Possessing the stickers is … Continue reading VB officer used phony inspection sticker
Month: August 2006
Marshall Newman town hall meeting
The Tidewater Libertarian Party is presenting a town hall meeting this Saturday, August 5 on the Marshall Newman amendment. The format will be similar to that of the last Drake/Kellam debate: * Each representative will be give 2 minutes for opening remarks * Everyone planning on asking a question will be given a number on … Continue reading Marshall Newman town hall meeting
Norfolk Real Estate Tax Deferral: Extended deadline?
Seems that, although 84% of Norfolk taxpayers qualify, only a handful - 53 as of yesterday - have applied for the new real estate tax deferral program that Norfolk implemented. As the result, it appears that the 8/1 deadline for filing will be extended, likely through the end of the month. Councilman Barclay Winn pushed … Continue reading Norfolk Real Estate Tax Deferral: Extended deadline?
NCDC upcoming events
Here's what's coming up for the Norfolk City Democratic Committee: Tonight - regular business meeting - 7 pm at the Norfolk Fire & Training Center, Granby and Thole Streets. This monthly meeting is held on the first Wednesday each month. This Saturday - monthly breakfast meeting - 8:30 am, Friendly's Restaurant, Janaf - $8. This … Continue reading NCDC upcoming events
Mixing God and Government in America
Betsy Wright Rhodes completed her four-part series covering the above with her column last Saturday entitled "Middle East headlines teach us a tragic lesson." Why should there be a high wall of separation between religion and government? For the answer, simply turn your sights to the Middle East. Nowhere at present is there a better … Continue reading Mixing God and Government in America
IRS: World economy helps rich cheat
IRS Commissioner Mark Everson told senators Tuesday that a trend toward a world economy helps wealthy taxpayers hide money in complicated transactions offshore, virtually invisible to tax agents. (link) When I went to work for the IRS in 1980, the top tax bracket was 70% and capital gains were taxed at 28%. Today, we have … Continue reading IRS: World economy helps rich cheat
Al Weed: I need to send this guy some $$
My mail has been piling up on the hall table. Today, it was time to pay bills so I had to go thru it all. As I was sorting thru, I noticed a piece of mail from Al Weed. Now, I don't live in the 5th but I did meet Al at the blogger's conference … Continue reading Al Weed: I need to send this guy some $$
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