Thanks for nothing, Beardsley
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Ruml was the man credited with introducing the withholding tax to support US participation in World War II. This resulted in reduced paychecks every payday for wage earners. Ruml's proposal was adopted by the government because the burden of taxation became less visible to taxpayers.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1999
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Living machines: The age of ecoindustrialization is at hand
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The high-volume industrial fish farming produces a lot of waste that pollutes the surrounding water, which can spread inferior traits into the wild when they escape. The Ocean Arks International that is making efforts to devise new 'ecotechnologies' for raising fish is discussed.
Publication Name: Utne: A Different Read on Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 1544-2225
Year: 2003
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The greedy hand
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The increasing level of taxation imposed by the US government in 2000 is discussed. Historical revolts against the tax burden are described and ways of reforming the tax system in 2000 are presented.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 2000
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