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Options for Changing the Tax Treatment of Charitable Giving

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CBO: Options for Changing the Tax Treatment of Charitable Giving
May 24, 2011

  • “The deductibility of charitable donations has been a feature of the U.S. individual income tax almost as long as the modern income tax has been in existence. Nevertheless, concerns about the cost, equity, and efficiency of the deduction have prompted many proposals to change the tax treatment of charitable contributions.”

    • PBS Frontline Releases Bradley Manning's Facebook Page

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    Via PBS FRONTLINE: “WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has become internationally recognized since the publication last year of thousands of secret U.S. documents. But Bradley Manning, the Army private alleged to have provided the documents, remains largely a mystery. Who is Bradley Manning? How did he come into contact with a trove of secrets and, allegedly,… Continue Reading

    WTO: Protectionist pressures on the rise, latest G20 monitoring report says

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    News release: “G20 governments have introduced more trade barriers, including export restrictions, in the past six months than in previous periods since the financial crisis began, according to the monitoring report by the World Trade Organization, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the UN Conference on Trade and Development released on 24 May… Continue Reading

    Interactions of sovereign debt management with monetary conditions and financial stability

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    Interactions of sovereign debt management with monetary conditions and financial stability, Committee on the Global Financial System Publications No 42, May 2011 “The financial crisis dramatically altered the environment in which sovereign debt managers and central banks had to operate. The interactions of sovereign debt management (SDM) with monetary conditions and financial stability was heightened… Continue Reading

    Library Journal – Notable Government Documents 2011

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    “The Notable Documents Panel has completed its work for 2010/2011, and the result of our efforts, Digital Diamonds and Budget Cuts is available. Each year, the Panel recognizes outstanding government information resources issued by state and local governments, national governments, and intergovernmental organizations, such as the World Bank and UN.” [David Griffiths Chair, Notable Documents… Continue Reading

    Trees and Landscape Restoration Can Help Deliver a 'Triple Win'

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    World Bank: Trees and Landscape Restoration Can Help Deliver a ‘Triple Win’ By Increasing Yields, Improving Climate Resilience and Storing Carbon. “Against a backdrop of volatile food prices and increasing climate variability, more and more people are paying attention to the relationship between a healthy environment and resilient farmland. From policy makers to private investors,… Continue Reading

    CRS: Privacy Protections for Personal Information Online

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    Privacy Protections for Personal Information Online, Gina Stevens, Legislative Attorney, April 6, 2011 “There is no comprehensive federal privacy statute that protects personal information. Instead, a patchwork of federal laws and regulations govern the collection and disclosure of personal information and has been addressed by Congress on a sector-by-sector basis. Federal laws and regulations extend… Continue Reading

    Research strategy guide

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    Journalist’s Resource – Research strategy guide: “Knowing how to conduct research efficiently and effectively is a critical skill for journalists — especially in the information age. It is, like other facets of the profession such as interviewing, a matter of practice and establishing good habits. And once you find a successful routine for information-gathering, it… Continue Reading