How the fight over tax breaks affects your bottom line?

Tax cuts enacted under former president George W. Bush are set to expire at year's end, and lawmakers are battling over whether to extend them before the November elections. Most Republicans want to extend all of the cuts, saying that any increase in taxes will hold back the economic recovery. President Obama and Democratic leaders would extend many of the cuts but say tax breaks for top earners should expire to pare down deficits. Each plan would affect average tax rates for income groups differently.

via www.washingtonpost.com
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Facts About Blood

It doesn’t take movies like Twilight to get everyone (women) excited about blood! Like making regular bathroom breaks during the night and awkward first kisses, we all have “blood” in common. As boring as it may sound, understanding the complexity of blood and its composite is as important as cutting up your first cadaver. See what interesting and fun facts you never knew about blood.

via www.medicalassistantschools.org