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Government

Mar. 25, 2009

Administration Cool to Bonus Tax Legislation

President Barack Obama and members of his administration have apparently cooled on legislation to tax executive bonuses, raising questions about both the wisdom and legality of the plan.

By Robert Iafolla
Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and members of his administration have apparently cooled on legislation to tax executive bonuses, raising questions about both the wisdom and legality of the plan.

The questions echoed concerns raised by top legal experts about the constitutionality of legislation targeting such bonuses. Last week, the House of Representatives quickly passed the bonus tax bill after p...

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