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Tax cuts for the rich likely
to be extended, columnist says
Fiscal
policy Denver Post commentary:Duck! Here comes extension of
Bush-era tax cuts The question is no longer whether
the Democrats are going to lose in the lame-duck fight over
Bush-era tax cuts. It's all over but the shouting - that is, if you
don't count all the self-flagellation sure to follow. I wonder if
that's covered in the new health care law. Also: Denver Daily News:Division over cuts for the
rich
The Denver Post:"Recreational property" reaping a truckload of
ag-tax benefits Agricultural tax breaks have become
a strong marketing tool in high-end real estate pitches that make
no mention of cows or cornfields but do take note of the fact that
huge savings are to be had with land designated agricultural for
tax purposes.
The Denver Post:State higher-ed officials approve tuition plans
from CU, other schools The Colorado Community College
System, which serves 47 percent of all minority undergraduate
students in the state, would raise tuition no more than 9 percent
if the $119 million now expected from the state is received. But if
funding fell to $109 million, the bump could be 15.7
percent. Also: Associated Press via Pueblo
Chieftain:Panel outlines course for higher
ed
Loveland Reporter-Herald:Larimer County banks on budget cuts
to continue to 2012 The commissioners cut spending by 4
percent for 2011 and hope to cut it by another 4 percent for 2012
to deal with a decrease in property tax revenue expected because
property values have declined.
