I frankly do not see the value in creating a new trust fund such as the one contemplated in this bill.
There is no obligation for the Secretary to spend the money.
It is also true then that the overwhelming amount of the money transferred to the Reclamation Fund over the years--actua...
The process that funds these projects lacks transparency and that the bill leaves key terms undefined.
The bottom line is that some States win under this bill; others simply lose.
Money goes in, but rarely does the money come out. Congress uses the funds as slush funds to cover deficit spending.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Internet gaming is not an activity that can be confined within strict borders.
the regulation of Internet gaming must be sufficient and effective.
This discussion isn't about raising taxes or adding new taxes. This discussion is about States having the flexibility an...
I would prefer to see one rate. Three rates is better than 9,000-some rates.
The current estimate of sales tax that goes uncollected each year in the U.S. is more than $20 billion.
This is not a new tax. This is an existing lawfully due tax imposed on consumers.
Our bill, H.R. 3179, is purposed in doing just that.
This is an issue of fairness, comparable businesses that sell the same things that are not being treated the same.
This simply isn't fair to the merchants like Eric who have invested in a storefront and hired employees to provide a ser...
It is time this loophole was closed.
As Ranking Member Conyers said, this is also about jobs.
