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Lose or Lower Gains Taxes to Boost Economy

By Rep. Paul Ryan
Special to Roll Call
Sept. 24, 2007, 12:30 p.m.

Economic developments in recent weeks have generated a great deal of concern. Turmoil in the subprime mortgage market has spilled over into the broader economy, exacerbating the housing downturn and rattling financial markets. The stock market has been volatile; oil prices recently topped $80 per barrel; and economic forecasters are expecting below-trend growth over the near term.

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May 21, 2012

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa finds it impractical to take the long flight home to Hawaii every weekend. So every month or so, she gets a little taste of the islands by hosting a Hawaiian-themed meal at her Capitol Hill home. During the last week of March, Hanabusa allowed Roll Call photographer Tom Williams to capture the feast.

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