The nation is hanging with fear. Walmart reports that Christmas
spending will be down significantly among its customers. Businesses
continue to put off hiring and investing because of the uncertain
tax future. Though most of the public debate has focused on tax
rates for the highest earners, the “cliff” is more complex than
that. (Joe Carter gives a full account.) On Jan. 1, the Bush tax
cuts are set to expire along with President Obama’s stimulus
measures that cut various tax
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