Documents tagged "Relief"
Found 7 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033528.txt
The document discusses the role of UNRWA in supporting Palestinian refugees and whether it is vital for their future. It mentions that historically the United States has been a major funder of the agency but has recently cut its funding, angering Palestinians who refuse to restart peace talks with Israel. The author also reflects on how former President Barack Obama missed an opportunity to advance the peace process in 2009 when he had a Palestinian prime minister who was respected by Israelis and focused on building infrastructure for a future state rather than liberation efforts. Additionally, there is mention of travel opportunities in Israel and new developments related to religion, oversight, and the last survivor of the Sobibor uprising dying at age 97 in Israel.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033517.txt
The document discusses UNRWA's importance for the Palestinians and its funding issues after the Trump administration cut funding due to their perceived flaws. It also mentions Obama's missed opportunity in 2009 to advance peace talks between Israel and Palestine when he had a prime minister respected by Israelis. Additionally, there are links to read more on these topics as well as information on travel to Israel and a religion section.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029340.txt
The document discusses the possibility of another bear market and includes a report by Forbes columnist Ken Fisher's firm on the stock market forecast and analysis that can be used in a portfolio right now. It also touches upon the issue of estate tax, specifically highlighting the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and President Barack Obama's proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 which includes lowering the exclusion for estate taxes, gift-tax exemption, and generation-skipping transfer tax to $3.5 million and $1 million respectively. The document suggests that financial advisers and tax attorneys should stay one step ahead of Washington's search for revenue in order to navigate these changes effectively.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022330.txt
This document provides a summary of various tax topics and planning points from 2013 to present. Key people include Managing Director Blanche Lark Christerson and senior wealth planning strategist; key places include the United States Supreme Court, Treasury Department, and IRS; and key topics include estate planning, inflation-adjusted numbers for 2014, tax reform, budgeting, and charitable contributions. The document also discusses various cases and court rulings that have impacted taxation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_015650.txt
The document is a response from Virginia Giuffre in a court case where Alan Dershowitz has asked for clarification or relief from a confidentiality order regarding her deposition. The deposition contains sensitive information about Giuffre's experiences as a minor victim of sexual trafficking, and she supports the confidential nature of the deposition being provided to law enforcement to investigate the crimes committed against her.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_014460.txt
The European Equity Strategy report outlines key takeaways and predictions for the year ahead. Key topics include reflation, EPS growth, defensive vs cyclical rotation, political risk, valuation overhangs, ECB reversal on QE, and potential market highs. The report recommends a more balanced approach to investing and cautiousness regarding UK domestic Retail and Travel sectors. It predicts high single-digit upside for European equities, but also notes that politics could weigh near term. Additionally, the report suggests that modestly higher yields and higher equities are compatible as long as inflation breakevens do not fall.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012718.txt
The document discusses regulatory issues and the burden they place on businesses, highlighting the need for regulatory relief to stimulate job creation and economic growth. The author mentions President Obama's Executive order "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review" as a positive step but emphasizes the need for more action from the administration and individual agencies to provide real regulatory relief for job creators. One proposed solution is to strengthen the Unfunded Mandates Relief Act, which requires federal regulators to evaluate the cost of rules and consider alternatives with less cost. The document also mentions that while the current administration has said some of the right things regarding regulations, it has moved in the wrong direction, resulting in a sharp increase in economically significant rules.