March, 2010
Audits for the IRS aim at independent contractors
The IRS announced last month that over the next three years it intends to conduct 6,000 random audits of all businesses that utilize independent contractors. The motivation seems clear considering the fact more than half of the states are borrowing cash from the federal government to help pay unemployment claims since there are record numbers ...
Tormentors of Phoebe Prince indicated for fault in her death
In South Hadley, Massachusetts, there is suburb area that is nice and comfortable where Phoebe Prince committed suicide after bullying, harassment, and incessant taunting by a clique known as the “Mean Girls of South Hadley.” Nine teenagers are indicted by Elizabeth Scheibel, Massachusetts District Attorney, for some actions that are believed to be the reason ...
Two states win Round 1 of Race To The Top
Race To The Top is an education funding program that was established with the 2009 recovery act. Race To The Top uses a point system to determine who should get a portion of the $4 billion budget. Funds could be disbursed after two rounds of competition, and only states with education plans that earn enough ...
RNC Chair Michael Steele : Laid out RNC cash on a strip club?
The head of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele, faces accusations today of spending RNC cash on exotic dancers and private jets. Michael Steele faced claims last month that he over-spent RNC money on private consultants and fancy restaurants. The RNC federal disclosure has been filed, and the Daily Caller blog pointed out a few ...
one more island sinking to the sea
When it might be getting the media attention, New Moore Island is just one of dozens that are sinking to the sea. Both India and Bangladesh have made claim to New Moore Island, which is situated between the two countries. Though residents have taken a short term loan of living space on other shores, the ...
