Posted on 05/09/2014 5:49:05 PM PDT by SMGFan
Scores of Democrats rebuffed the White House and their own leadership on Friday, voting for a bill to permanently extend a tax cut encouraging companies to invest in research and development.
The vote passed 274-131, with 62 Democrats breaking with their party to vote with all but one Republican to pass the bill.
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More crony capitalism.
Gata’ love election years when the Dems feel threatened.
No crony capitalism here. You don’t have to be a FOO to get on the gravy train. You just need to invest in R&D and you get a tax break. Unless, of course, they only allow “correct” R&D investments to be subject to the tax credit.
Green?
Wouldn’t surprise me in the least. Targeted tax breaks are common. Fortunately, there have been very few restrictions on R&D tax credits in the past.
~No crony capitalism here. You don’t have to be a FOO to get on the gravy train. You just need to invest in R&D and you get a tax break. Unless, of course, they only allow “correct” R&D investments to be subject to the tax credit.~
True, there is a possibility for a fraud and for the officials to ‘settle matters’ but I think positive outcomes would prevail. The more chances for lower taxes the better.
Because Republicans are so “anti-science”, dont you know? (/sarcasm)
Excuse me Mr. Hoyer? Fiscal responsibility? Say whaaaaaat?
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