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Corporate Loopholes Cost NH Millions

By Jon Greenberg on Monday, July 28, 2003.

Nationwide, as states have struggled with budget deficits, there’s been a clear trend in the state tax burden on corporations. It’s been going down. According to the Multi State Tax Commission, since 1970, corporations have seen the effective tax rate on their profits fall by 34%. At the same time, corporate income went up.

In a recent study, the commission says tax loopholes account for about one third of the drop in corporate tax burden. The study’s authors say without those loopholes, New Hampshire could have collected 90 million dollars more in 2001. They say that’s a conservative estimate.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Jon Greenberg has more.
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The Bassist

By John Walters on Monday, July 28, 2003.

Don Baldini is a bassist who can play in pop, jazz and classical styles. He was a very busy session musician in Las Vegas and Hollywood working in TV and film as well as being a sideman. For three years, he played bass for Frank Sinatra. He?s also played for Tony Bennett and Johnny Mathis. A number of years ago, he moved to southeastern Vermont. Now he teaches at Keene State College and Dartmouth and keeps up a very busy performing schedule.

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Congressman Charlie Bass

By Laura Knoy on Monday, July 28, 2003.

We?ll talk with him about a variety of topics, including a new prescription drug bill, the federal deficit and Iraq reconstruction. All that plus your calls.

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Edwards Unveils Healthcare Plan

By Raquel Maria Dillon on Monday, July 28, 2003.

Presidential candidate John Edwards unveiled his healthcare proposal at campaign stop in Manchester this/yesterday morning. New Hampshire Public Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon was there.

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