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Paying Taxes, Safe and Sound

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News Release | MASSPIRG | Budget, Tax

Ryan Budget a Windfall for Special Interests, Devastating to Public Priorities

Statement of MASSPIRG Legislative Director on the Federal FY 2013 budget proposed by Chairman Paul Ryan (Wisconsin) of the House Budget Committee.

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News Release | MASSPIRG Education Fund | Budget, Tax

New Report: Massachusetts Receives an “A-” in Annual Report on Transparency of Government Spending

“Massachusetts has moved to the head of the class when it comes to providing the public with easy-to-use, one-stop, comprehensive and timely information about how government spends our tax dollars,” said Deirdre Cummings, Legislative Director of MASSPIRG.

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Report | MASSPIRG Education Fund | Budget, Tax

Following the Money 2012

The ability to see how government uses the public purse is fundamental to democracy. Transparency in government spending promotes fiscal responsibility, checks corruption, and bolsters public confidence

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Media Hit | Budget, Tax

Boston Herald - Tug of war over TJX

Under a proposed 20-year agreement that would give TJX a big break on property taxes, the off-price retailer would move 1,600 employees from offices at 500 Old Connecticut Path in Framingham and Westboro to two buildings it plans to buy at 300 and 400 Puritan Way in Marlboro.

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News Release | MASSPIRG | Budget, Tax

Amendment Passes to Crack Down on Offshore Tax Cheats

Statement of MASSPIRG’s Deirdre Cummings on the passage of the U.S. Senate Amendment 1818, introduced by Senators Levin, Conrad, and Whitehouse to the Transportation Bill.

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News Release | MASSPIRG | Budget, Tax

White House Plan to Close Special Interest Tax Loopholes Is the Right Approach to Reform, But Details Matter

Statement by Deirdre Cummings, Legislative Director, MASSPIRG in response to the White House announcement today proposing to eliminate tax loopholes and preferences. “The President has put forward the beginnings of a tax reform plan that takes the right approach, but is still missing critical details..."