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The Taxman Clicketh
Capital Ideas
By: Daniel R. Ballon, Ph.D
2.25.2009
State lawmakers last week passed the largest tax increase in California history, and will soon consider taking their expanding quest for revenue online. A proposal by Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) would force many Internet retailers to collect sales tax on all orders placed by California consumers. Based on a similar law in New York dubbed the “Amazon tax,” AB 178 would unnecessarily raise prices, threaten small businesses, and throw a wrench into a thriving e-commerce industry.
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A New Day for Science?
Environmental Notes
By: Amy Kaleita, Ph.D
2.17.2009
In his inaugural address, new President Barack Obama said he intended to “restore science to its rightful place” in government. Several days later, Obama again claimed a change in approach, saying, “Rigid ideology has overruled sound science. Special interests have overshadowed common sense. Rhetoric has not led to the hard work needed to achieve results.”
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Google.gov? The Perils of Technology and Government Transparency
Tech Policy Transmissions
By: Daniel R. Ballon, Ph.D
2.4.2009
Barack Obama led the most tech savvy presidential campaign in American history, using the Internet to recruit, mobilize, and engage more than 13 million supporters. As president, Obama has pledged to “integrate technology into every aspect of government,” and usher in “a new level of transparency, accountability and participation for America’s citizens.”
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The Fine Whine of California
Contrarian
By: Sally C. Pipes
2.3.2009
Shortly after the national election last year, the UC Davis Graduate School of Management called a press conference at the Sacramento campus to announce their fourth UC Davis Study of California Women Business Leaders. This sounds interesting but there’s less here than meets the eye.
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