Senate Subcommittee Hearing Addresses H-2B Program
A Senate Appropriations Subcommittee recently held a hearing on the fiscal year 2013 Department of Labor (DOL) budget request. One of several topics discussed was the new program rule changes for the H-2B visa temporary [...]
Industry Investment Incentives
Congress passed legislation in 2010 that offers members of the Thoroughbred industry significant investment incentives for 2010 and 2011: Increased Bonus Depreciation 100% bonus depreciation in place Applies to horses, farm equipment and most other depreciable property [...]
Learn More About H-2B Program Changes and Take Action
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced changes to the H-2B visa temporary worker program that are scheduled to take effect on April 23, 2012. These updates could have a significant impact on how those [...]
New Congress Likely to Consider Next Farm Bill and Internet Gaming
Two important Congressional issues to monitor are development of the next Farm Bill and Internet gaming legislation. Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN), former chairman and now ranking member of the Agriculture Committee, oversaw development of the 2008 Farm [...]
Payroll-Tax Meetings May Impact Small Business Incentives
The Congressional conference committee assigned to consider a longer term extension of the payroll-tax deduction through 2012 met again on Wednesday, February 1. At stake is whether the temporary two-month extension Congress passed last December [...]
Ways and Means Committee Taking Shape
As the 112th Congress gets underway and Republicans take control of the House, leadership roles and membership in the powerful Ways and Means Committee have changed. Members in these coveted positions have jurisdiction over raising revenue to [...]