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February 28, 2018
States consider gross receipts taxes to improve revenue
Joyce Beebe, fellow in public finance, explains gross receipts taxes in an interview with Accounting Today. “While some states see a gross receipts tax as a revenue enhancer or a simpler alternative to the corporate income tax, most economists see it in a negative light," Beebe says.
February 27, 2018
Saudi Military Leaders Replaced Amid Stalemated War in Yemen
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East, comments on the shake-up in Saudi Arabia's military leadership as the country remains mired in a stalemate in Yemen.
February 23, 2018
Democrats see big early turnout in Texas midterm primary
More Texas Democrats than Republicans are participating in the state’s midterm primary, reports the Associated Press. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones comments.
February 21, 2018
Remembering Evangelist Billy Graham
William Martin, senior fellow in religion and public policy at the Baker Institute, author of "A Prophet with Honor: The Billy Graham Story" and the pre-eminent expert on the Rev. Billy Graham, released a statement today on the death of the popular religious leader:
February 20, 2018
Underpaid Venezuelans skipping work to take on side jobs
Francisco J. Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy, comments on the increasing number of Venezuelans who are sneaking away from their regular jobs to work better-paying side jobs or spend hours in line for government-supplied food. Workers say such measures are necessary to make ends meet during the country's deepening recession.