Dec 16, 2011
The late Congressman Mo Udall (D-AZ) once quipped, “Everything has been said but not everyone has said it.” In the case of the Super Committee, we believe that while much has been said, not everything has been said.
Dec 2, 2011
Well, we predicted it would go out with not a bang, not a whimper, but something in between. And boy, were we ever wrong.
Last Tuesday, two days before Thanksgiving, the Super Committee issued a statement that began, “After months of hard work, we have come to the conclusion today that it will not be possible to make any bipartisan agreement available to the public before the committee’s deadline.” No deal to cut the deficit –by even one dollar!
Charitable Deduction | Federal
Nov 18, 2011
With just days to go before their November 23rd deadline, the $1.2 trillion question in Washington is whither the Super Committee? Will they go out with a bang? A whimper? Or something in between?
Sep 9, 2011
Below is your –hopefully– handy guide to the new Congressional Super Committee (“SC”). All of Washington will be riveted by their efforts over the next 100 days. Needless to say, we are paying close attention to their work.
Sep 9, 2011
The latest edition of the ACR newsletter is available below. Here are highlights:
Remembering 9/11
This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. As the nation reflects on the events of that day, we acknowledge the lives lost and the generous outpouring of support from Americans and foundations to help victims and their families estimated at $2.8 billion. For other news and opinions on the 10th Anniversary and the nonprofit community’s response visit the dedicated section of the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s website “The Lessons of 9/11 Philanthropy, a Decade Later”. Also, How Sept. 11 changed charity in America, CNNMoney (*source).
Washington Roundup:
Consider This: Guide to the Congressional Super Committee
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Federal Legislation | State Legislation
Aug 12, 2011
The latest edition of the ACR newsletter is available below. Here are highlights:
Washington Roundup:
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Aug 12, 2011
All attention in Washington this week has focused on the members appointed to the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction, a.k.a. the Super Committee.