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Story Archives of 'Taxes'Inside Hospitals, and Finance on the WebBy Virginia Prescott on Thursday, September 18, 2008.Today, we’re revisiting a conversation about what goes on behind the swinging doors of a major hospital. When you visit a hospital in the real world, you probably won’t see the quick diagnoses and swarthy doctors that populate TV shows like ER and Grey’s Anatomy. In fact, it may even be a while before you get to see a doctor.
Her book is called Hospital: Man, Woman, Birth, Death, Infinity, Plus Red Tape, Bad Behavior, Money, God and Diversity on Steroids. She says that the diversity of the patients, the treatment of the uninsured, and the available technologies at Maimonides Medical Center are all indicators of where American health care is headed in the 21st century. We also look at the current financial news, as told on the Web. Though news off of Wall Street is slightly better today - this morning U.S. markets rebounded at the open, only to fall again - headlines are still pretty bleak, like this one: "Financial Crisis Enters New Phase," from The New York Times. Back in April, Karyn McCormack, senior producer for BusinessWeek.com’s Investing Channel, wrote an article called "Financial Blogs: The Best of the Bunch." She joins Word of Mouth with what's being discussed in the financial blogosphere, and offers advice for people looking for business news on the Web. (Photo by Alex) listen:
  To Cap Or Not To CapBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, September 17, 2008.Some city councils have balked at putting tax and spending caps to a popular vote this November, and now members of the fiscally conservative New Hampshire Advantage Coalition have sued to force them to do so. We’ll review the tax cap debate, get the latest on the legal drama, and see how the question could play come election day. Guests
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Obama Outlines Tax Plan in DoverBy Josh Rogers on Friday, September 12, 2008.Campaigning in New Hampshire today Democrat Barack Obama promised to lower taxes for most Americans. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers reports. listen:
Sullivan County Wants a New JailBy Kevin Forrest on Monday, June 16, 2008.Sullivan County leaders are debating whether to spend more than five and a half million dollars on a new approach to treating the county's criminals. The plan would build a new correction's facility designed to keep released prisoners out of jail. But the proposal comes in the wake of a huge budget deficit as many towns struggle with their own debts. The Vermont Standard's Kevin Forrest reports. listen:
Budget Bill Passes, Deficit Talk ContinuesBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, June 5, 2008.Governor Lynch says the plan puts the state on solid financial footing. Republicans say budget problems will be their top campaign issue. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Group Aims to Cap Property Taxes in 11 CommunitiesBy David Darman on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.A group calling itself the “New Hampshire Advantage Coalition” is petitioning 11 communities to cap local property tax rates. Coalition officials say caps are needed to control fast escalating local taxes. But critics say the caps can unduly constrict spending, to the point that they do more harm than good. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
How I Spent My StimulusBy Vanessa Valdes on Monday, May 12, 2008.
Manchester Mayor's Draft Budget Cuts School FundingBy Ellen Grimm on Friday, May 9, 2008.In Manchester, city revenues are down. And as a result, the Mayor and aldermen are grappling with a tighter financial situation. The Mayor's proposed budget has prompted an emotional public reaction and the specter of layoffs. The city's schools may take a particularly hard hit. NHPR correspondent Ellen Grimm went to one city middle school to find out what a tighter school budget might mean. She files this report. listen:
Municipal Tax CapsBy Laura Knoy on Friday, May 9, 2008.Voters in half a dozen New Hampshire cities may see a question on their November ballots asking whether they want to put a permanent lid on tax increases. Supporters say it’s the best way to keep municipal budgets lean and mean, but opponents worry these caps will derail vital community investments. Guests
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Selling the Sin TaxBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, May 8, 2008.Governor Lynch’s latest plan to address the state’s budget shortfall would involve raising taxes on cigarettes, reducing the state discount to wine retailers, and introducing a brand new tax on charity poker games. We’ll unpack the economics of so-called “sin taxes” and explore what these increases could mean for consumers, businesses and the state budget. Guests
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Hospitals are big businesses, where bureacracy, budgets, politics and personalities shape patient care. Award-winning journalist Julia Salamon spent a year getting an insider's view of one of the nation’s largest hospitals. After her time at 
The talk of how you should spend that much-anticipated stimulus check (pay your debt! save it all! go nuts on Amazon!) has been unending since the government announced its plans to gift taxpayers with a few hundred bucks earlier this year. A new website gives you a sense of what people are actually doing with their money.