Hawaii's, South Dakota's and New Mexico's sales taxes have broad bases that include many services....

President Barack Obama makes it sound as if there are millionaires all over America paying taxes at lower rates than their secretaries. The data tell a different story, says the Associated Press.

...federal health experts told them via email that CLASS would result in an "insurance death spiral." Congress passed it anyway.... 

• Saturday, September 24th, 2011
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• ‘Ewa Makai Middle School
• 91-6291 Kapolei Parkway, ‘Ewa Beach

A final decision regarding this case is expected within 30 days.

...authorize the City and County of Honolulu to impose a general excise tax surcharge — much like the one already in effect to fund the rail project — for highway and bikeway construction....

In a move highly anticipated since its initial announcement in April, public libraries and schools in the U.S. can now lend eBooks for the Amazon® Kindle.

Weekends at the Koko Head Shooting Complex (KHSC) are packed, and it is not unusual for people to be waiting for tables throughout the day....

President Obama proposes to pay for his $447 billion jobs bill mainly by limiting tax deductions for wealthy Americans. Unfortunately, if enacted, this policy will likely dampen charitable giving....

“(Under ACA) the price of individual health insurance coverage might rise about 55% to 85%, excluding the impact of medical inflation….”

The President's words yesterday come after nearly three years of being weak on Israel, failing to condemn those who threaten the country's existence, and failing to draw a distinction between a freedom-loving nation and those who seek to wipe it off the map.

More registered voters say they would definitely vote for Mitt Romney or might consider doing so (62%) than say the same about his two main rivals in the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama (54%) and Republican Rick Perry (53%). 

March 13 may be your best chance to participate in picking the next President of the United States.

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“If something goes haywire, say so.” – Sen Dan Inouye, August 25, 2011

The Obama Administration is smack in the middle of several growing scandals: the Operation Fast and Furious gun-running debacle and the crony capitalism wrongdoing involving Solyndra and LightSquared.

Public safety and security are paramount. When an explosive is found on public land, we have an emergency situation that needs to be defused as soon as possible.

An email message calling for the removal of Hawaii Republican Party Chair Jonah Kaauwai was sent out to Hawaii Republican Party State Committee members yesterday. It is signed by eight members of the Hawaii GOP State Executive Committee....

Two years ago, as the United States was coming out of the last recession, President Obama was asked how raising taxes on anyone would help with the economy. The President's answer? "Normally you don't raise taxes in a recession, which is why we haven't, and why we've instead cut taxes."

Ed Case: "You may not like 100 percent of what you get from me….”