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Apple case could spur tax action

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:07:48 GMT

Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take action to close loopholes or reform the law.

Cincinnati credit card use scrutinized

Kevin Osborne, WCPO Digital — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:23:08 GMT

Each month, city of Cincinnati workers rack up about $171,000 on credit card-related expenses on cards with a combined limit of $2.1 million. The use of the cards is coming under scrutiny.

Immigration bill heads to full Senate

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:10 GMT

A far-reaching bill to remake the nation's immigration system is headed to the full Senate, where tough battles are brewing on gay marriage, border security and other contentious issues, with the outcome impossible to predict.

Cincy IRS boss defends self, takes Fifth

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:52:41 GMT

The IRS division chief in charge of the Cincinnati workers who sparked an agency scandal told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her constitutional right to refuse to answer lawmakers' questions.

Apple CEO to face Senate panel on taxes

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30:34 GMT

A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes, but the world's most valuable company says it is complying with the laws and pays "an extraordinary amount" in taxes to the U.S. government.

Boss of Cincy IRS workers to take Fifth

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:22 GMT

The IRS division chief who was ultimately in charge of the Cincinnati workers who targeted conservative groups plans to take the Fifth and decline to testify at a congressional hearing on Wednesday.

GOP hopes to capitalize on Obama's woes

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:42:08 GMT

The scandals dogging President Barack Obama are a political gift to Republicans, who could use some good luck after recent election losses. It's not clear, however, how Republicans can best capitalize on Democrats' woes, legislatively or politically.

WH: Obama not involved in IRS scandal

Associated Press — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:41:13 GMT

A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Obama learned the IRS had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the administration for more answers.

Man responds after IRS scandal hearing

WCPO Digital Staff — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:32:38 GMT

A local man traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend a hearing Friday after a question about him was among 35 a tea party group was instructed by the Internal Revenue Service to answer as part of an application for tax-exempt status last year. 9 On Your Side interviewed him about the experience.

Benghazi keeps pols in perpetual dispute

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:05:51 GMT

The night of smoke, chaos, gunfire and grenades that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, is well-documented. Eight months later, it is the decisions made back in Washington that remain murky and in perpetual dispute.