Sir Menzies wins crunch tax vote
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Leader Sir Menzies Campbell survives a test of authority by winning a vote on tax plans at the Lib Dem conference.
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The US Senate cleared the way for passage of a bill that would replace a tax break for exporters ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization with $145 billion in tax cuts and payments
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CANBERRA - Australia&#39;s Government cemented the most powerful mandate in nearly 25 years by winning control of the Upper House, freeing it to push ahead with reforms such as the full sale of telecommunications group Telstra.
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The bill was approved by a 69-37 vote. It cuts taxes for businesses ranging from film companies to bow-and-arrow makers. It also closes tax loopholes and brings US exporters in line with international trade rules.
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On tax avoidance we got what we expected and were pleased with what the chancellor had to say. We were pleased because it showed that the new disclosure regime is working and that tax advisers and the tax authorities are working well together.
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Gordon Brown finally succeeds Tony Blair.
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Congress last night passed legislation extending some of President Bush&#39;s most-popular middle-class tax cuts - giving Mr. Bush a win heading into the final campaign stretch before Election Day.
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Australia's opposition Labor Party matched government promises to cut income taxes on Friday, to stem a surge in voter support back to the government ahead of elections in November.
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WASHINGTON - Legislation to extend several popular middle class tax cuts cleared a House-Senate conference and could be on President Bush's desk within days, handing him a major legislative victory in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign.    The $145.9 billion package marked the fourth significant tax cut package that the president has championed since taking office...
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Prime Minister John Howard's conservative alliance handily won a fourth term in Australia's parliamentary elections Saturday, overcoming widespread anger at his decision to send troops to Iraq last year and his pledge to keep them there.
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CANBERRA: Australia&#39;s government cemented the most powerful mandate in nearly 25 years by winning control of the upper house, freeing it to push ahead with reforms such as the full sale of telecommunications group Telstra Corp Ltd.
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Final election results Thursday showed John Howard becoming Australia's first prime minister in 24 years to control both houses of parliament, clearing the way for the conservative leader to push through reforms including relaxing media ownership laws.
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The Australian opposition's battered economic credibility received a boost as its big-spending tax plan won widespread plaudits, although a poll showed most voters prefer the conservative government's financial management.
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OPPOSITION Leader Mark Latham will start selling his tax package to voters in south-east Queensland today. Mr Latham announced Labor&#39;s long-awaited tax policy yesterday, delivering tax cuts of up to $8 a week
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celebrating his election win after voters enjoying the fruits of a strong economy gave him another term. Howard&#39;s ruling coalition won a fourth consecutive term on Saturday with what appeared certain to be an increased majority.
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Guardian letter points to success of Labour move as Tories insist they back the policy.
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WASHINGTON - Congress on Thursday approved a $145.9 billion package of tax relief to extend three popular middle-class tax cuts, giving President Bush his fourth major tax victory since taking office.    The Senate approved the measure 92-3 Thursday night less than an hour after it cleared the House by a similarly lopsided 339-65...