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...time? The February stimulus bill contains something along these lines, the Making Work Pay tax credit, which will mail out a refundable tax credit of up to $400 in both 2009 and 2010. But an actual hiatus on payroll taxes would mean bigger paychecks in the much shorter term...
...most monetary matters, is long-term credibility. But for Europe, it is also about honoring standing promises. After all, the EU was part of the “value proposition” offered by the West after the communist grip on the region collapsed. It has arguably brought strengthened institutions, representative democracy, and better respect for human rights. Even though these countries may not be technically ready for the euro just yet, the ECB should push for its adoption in order to further integrate nations like Hungary and Poland. Only Europe can deliver them from a potentially catastrophic confidence crisis...
...virtually all sports, a shutout is an unsettling term. Most talented, winning teams aren’t on the losing end when this word is being uttered in game recaps...
...editors: We are deeply troubled by the administration’s recently announced decision not to offer January term programming and to require students who wish to remain in Harvard housing to submit an application demonstrating a “need to be on campus.” Foremost, we’re concerned that requiring students to justify their presence on campus will subject students to real hardship. It will be easy enough for athletes, international students, and thesis writers to present their cases; it will be considerably harder for students who have no readily identifiable reason...
...some Houses will be closed over January. Asking students and tutors who remain on campus to relocate for a month involves a slew of complicated adjustments. Will students in the Houses to remain open be required to pack up and store their belongings before winter break to enable J-term students to move in? Will tutors —the vast majority of whom live at Harvard year-round, with school and work commitments that require them to remain at Harvard during January—also be required to relocate...