Beyond the Rhetoric: Border Adjustment Tax – The Great Equalizer
Right now, if a company makes a product in the United States and sells the product overseas, it is required to pay income taxes to the U.S. on the income from the sale. But under a border adjustment, companies would no longer be required to pay income taxes to the U.S. on their income from exports – because the products are not sold in the United States.
State Rep. Ron Reynolds' Week of March 6, 2017 Newsletter
I am always impressed with the many Texans who take time to come up to their Capitol and rally for what they believe in. This week, I joined the hundreds that gathered on the south steps to rally for the protection of health care. Moreover, the Cover Texas Now coalition fights for quality affordable health coverage and a sustainable health care system.
Zoe Cadore, Houston Caribbean Queen, Crowned Miss Caribbean United States
Houston Caribbean Queen, Zoe Cadore, was crowned Miss Caribbean United States 2017 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center for the 10th Anniversary of the competition. The evening featured a lively celebration of Caribbean culture. Zoe was a favorite among the Judges throughout the 2-day competition winning the award for Best Interview.
Navy's First African-American, Female Boatswain's Mate Chief Warrant Officer Shares Her Story
"A First of a Kind: Mesa Verde's Bos'n"
There is always a first. In the Navy so many firsts are spoken about that they become test questions. Well here’s one more first, the Navy’s first African-American, female Boatswains Mate (BM) chief warrant officer; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Summer Levert.
Black Wealth Coach Shares 31 Days of Money, Wealth and Abundance Affirmations in Her New Book “Attracting the Best”
“Attracting the Best” by Dr. Cozette M. White gives readers positive affirmations for reprogramming the mind.
Dr. Cozette M. White, announced today that she is holding a Virtual Book Launch for her new book, Attracting The Best. The event will be held on Facebook, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, from 7pm to 9pm EST.
Snoop Dogg 'shoots' Trump Clown 'Ron Klump' in New Video
A new rap video from Snoop Dogg has stirred controversy with its mock execution of a clown dressed as President Donald Trump.
One of a Kind Children’s Adventure Book Series Helps Black Youth Understand Their Unique Roots
Haunted by headlines of slavery, Black on Black crime, and recent police shootings, the Demarcus Jones adventure book series is a breath of fresh air for Black youth. Layered with stories of ancient African civilizations and diaspora world contributions, this book series delivers the rich history that today’s youth deserve to know.
Get Ready For Trump's Team Of Wall Street Watchdogs
In the months ahead, Trump stands to name a wave of the nation's topmost banking regulators -- including new heads of the Federal Reserve, FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency when the terms of the current leaders expire.
Turkey Suspends High-level Diplomatic Relations with Dutch
Turkey will not allow the Dutch ambassador to Ankara to return to Turkey and has suspended high-level diplomatic relations between the two countries, a top government official has said.
Nobody Wears Wearables? GoPro, Fitbit At All-Time Lows
GoPro, maker of the Hero line of action cameras and Karma drone, is trading at an all-time low. So is watch and fitness tracker maker FitBit.
Study: We Think Black Men Are Bigger Than White Men (even when they're not)
When we look at black men, what is and what we see are often different things. Namely, we may see black men as bigger, stronger, and scarier than white men, even if they are the same size.
US, South Korea, Japan Start Drills Off North Korea
The US, Japan and South Korea sent a pointed message to North Korea on Tuesday, dispatching high-tech missile defense ships to the same area where Pyongyang fired four missiles just eight days ago.
Is OPEC Headed For A Showdown With U.S. Shale?
A new report from OPEC shows the group slashed production further in February as its members largely fulfilled promises to reduce output. Meanwhile, higher prices are luring American shale producers back into the market.
CBO Report: 24 Million Fewer Insured by 2026 Under GOP Health Care Bill
Twenty-four million more Americans would be uninsured by 2026 under the House Republican health care bill than under Obamacare, including 14 million by next year, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office said Monday.
Steve King: Blacks and Hispanics 'will be fighting each other' Before Overtaking Whites in Population
Iowa Rep. Steve King said Monday that blacks and Hispanics "will be fighting each other" before overtaking whites in the US population.
Democrat Seeks More Answers From Price On Claim 'nobody will be worse off financially'
The top Democrat on the Senate health committee is trying to keep a spotlight on Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price's statement that nobody "will be worse off financially" under the Republicans' health care proposal.
Senator Rips Top Marine Over Nude Photo Scandal
The US Marine Corps' top general vowed Tuesday to prosecute those found responsible for posting photos of naked female service members on social media.
Oil, Arms, Tech: Trump And Saudi Prince Have A Lot To Discuss
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will have lunch at the White House in the highest level meeting yet between Saudi Arabia and the new U.S. president.
Ivanka Trump Brand Will Shut Down Jewelry Line
While the rest of her products appear to be having an early-spring resurgence, Ivanka Trump's fine jewelry line has hit the skids.
School Apologizes After Fifth-graders Asked to Make 'slave auction' Posters
A New Jersey schools superintendent has apologized for a "culturally insensitive" assignment in which fifth-graders learning about Colonial America were asked to create posters advertising slave auctions.
