Border tax fight intensifies on Tax…

Groups that support and oppose House Republicans’ border-adjustment tax proposal intensified their advocacy on Tuesday’s tax-filing deadline.The new efforts come at a critical time for the proposal, which would tax imports and exempt exports.The border-adjustment tax is a key part of Speaker Paul RyanPaul RyanAOC employee killed by falling tree on Capitol grounds Border tax fight intensifies on Tax Day Senate Democrats pressure Trump to support ‘Buy America’ bill MORE’s (R-Wis.) “Better Way” tax plan and could raise $1 trillion to pay for lowering tax rates. But a number of retailers, conservative groups and GOP lawmakers fear that the proposal would translate to higher prices on goods for consumers, making its passage uncertain.House Republicans are moving ahead with writing a…
FULL STORY

Manhunt Intensifies for Joseph Jakubowski, Man…

Police in Wisconsin ramped up security at local churches on Sunday as the manhunt continued for a 32-year-old fugitive who is accused of stealing more than a dozen weapons from a gun store and mailing an anti-government manifesto to President Donald Trump. Over 150 officers from local, state and federal law-enforcement agencies were searching for Joseph Jakubowski, who they say allegedly broke into the Armageddon Gun Shop in Janesville, Wisconsin, on Tuesday and stole 16 high-caliber rifles and handguns. Police said Jakubowski is considered “armed and dangerous” and was in possession of a bullet-proof vest and helmet. Authorities said they were increasing security presence at local churches because of “anti-religion sentiment” contained within a 160-page manifesto they believe was written…
FULL STORY

Leaders enter the fray as Masters…

Augusta (United States) (AFP) – Sergio Garcia, winless in 73 major starts, was among four Masters co-leaders seeking a major breakthrough as they teed off under ideal conditions in Saturday’s third round at Augusta National.Belgium’s Thomas Pieters, attempting to become the first Masters newcomer since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979 to win the green jacket, and eighth-ranked American Rickie Fowler were in the penultimate group on four-under par 140 for 36 holes.Co-leaders Garcia and American Charley Hoffman were right behind them, also on four-under, and none of the four have won a major title.Absent were the brisk winds that buffeted superstar shotmakers for two days. But tricky pin placements and the usual formidable challenge offered by the 7,435-yard layout’s undulating greens…
FULL STORY