WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden entered the Democratic primary promising “from day one” to reject campaign cash from lobbyists.
“I work for you — not any industry,” he tweeted.
Yet hours after his April campaign kickoff, the former vice president went to a fundraiser at the home of a lobbying executive. And in the months since, he’s done it again and again.
It’s difficult to quantify how much Biden has raised from the multibillion-dollar influence industry, but the roughly $200,000 he accepted from employees of major lobbying firms is far more than any of his rivals has received, according to a review of campaign finance data by The Associated Press. Read More...
Americans have a love-hate relationship with tax season.
They hate the process of filing a return. But oh, how they love the refunds.
Last year, that came to $3,167, on average.
The 2024 tax season officially opens Monday, meaning the IRS will begin accepting and processing returns for the 2023 tax year. The deadline to file is April 15. Taxpayers who reside in Maine or Massachusetts have until April 17 because of Patriot’s Day and Emancipation Day holidays. Read More...
By Ondine CohaneFeatures correspondent
Vima/Getty ImagesMargherita pizza was invented in 1889 in honour of Queen Margherita di Savoia's visit to Naples (Credit: Vima/Getty Images)Often considered one of Italy’s most memorable dishes, beloved pizza is an ultimate comfort food and has become an ever-growing obsession around the world.
When you think of Italy’s most memorable dishes, its beloved pizza will most likely be among your top five, if not top three, favourites. Read More...