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kentuck

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3. For many folks...

Reply to lunatica (Reply #2)

Fri Feb 3, 2012, 11:23 AM

Feb 2012

it helps to pay for the increase in gas prices. But that's about it.

The real problem is the lack of wage increases for the last 25-30 years. They need to be tied to productivity once again. There is no respect for labor. Labor itself acts like an abused wife. They act as if they deserve what they get.

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Payroll tax holiday running down [View all] Javaman Feb 2012 OP

Most folks didn't realize they even had a tax break... kentuck Feb 2012 #1

The tax break itself isn't enough help lunatica Feb 2012 #2

For many folks... kentuck Feb 2012 #3

People will notice it if it expires at end of the month WI_DEM Feb 2012 #4

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What could be worse? kentuck Feb 2012 #6