Another reminder in the New York Times today of why income tax rates hold little meaning since so many loopholes reduce the effect of high marginal rates. Here, the Times details how corporations score huge windfalls by being able to claim deductions for huge stock options granted top executives. The deductions far exceed the cost of [...]

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By Robbie Neiswanger Arkansas News Bureau • rneiswanger@arkansasnews.com FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas forward Marvell Waithe doesn’t yet know how to define his role with the Razorbacks after 12 games. But with Arkansas inching closer to Southeastern Conference play, the senior can take comfort in something after sitting on the bench for much of 2010-11: he at least has a role. “You [...]

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By Robbie Neiswanger Arkansas News Bureau • rneiswanger@arkansasnews.com FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ on-campus bowl practices have given coaches an opportunity to take a long look at some of the Razorbacks’ younger players. One of them making an impression, apparently, is quarterback Brandon Allen. The former Fayetteville high star spent the 2011 season behind Tyler Wilson and Brandon Mitchell on the [...]

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Editor’s Note: Arkansas will play in the Cotton Bowl for the 12th time when it meets Kansas State in Cowboys Stadium on Jan. 6. The bowl game has been an important part of Arkansas’ football history and, to mark this year’s trip, the Arkansas News Bureau will take a daily look back at its 11 [...]

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The Iowa Caucus kicks off on Jan. 3, the first voting that actually allocates delegates for the Republican National Convention that will nominate the party’s presidential candidate.

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The night line is open. Close-outs: * MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: Tour guide throws message in a bottle off a cruise ship. Five years later, it’s found in the Bahamas. Finders: Some vacationers from Little Rock, Ark. * MORE SANYO JOBS LEAVING FORREST CITY: Forrest City Times Herald reports the loss of more jobs at the Sanyo [...]

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CIGAR BAR: Planned for 109 Main. Though the application for a conditional use permit is still in the mill, I noticed last night that work is underway on the ground floor of the Wallace Building at 109 Main Street on what appears to be a new bar. Dana Carney in the city planning office confirms he’s reviewing [...]

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Michelle Bachman gets worked up about the AR-15, concealed carry, the size of her magazine, etc. But I probably should add, not even her using the AR-15 against some favorite Republican targets could save her canddidacy. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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CAREFUL: At Markham and Broadway. I’ve confirmed that a pedestrian was hit by a car yesterday afternoon at an old problem intersection — Sixth and Broadway. The police say a report on the accident is not yet ready for release. I know this much: A pedestrian walking west across Broadway was struck by a truck turning [...]

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A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE: In Fayetteville, they’re not all that into Crystal Bridges. Noticed this Twitter today on NWAONLINE, the feed for the Northwest version of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette controlled regional newspaper combine. Crystal Bridges is the No. 4 NWA Times story of the year. Keep in mind that they’re in Fayetteville. http://ow.ly/8d3Dt The Northwest Arkansas Times is [...]

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