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House Votes to Repeal Taxation on Work Cell Phones

May 7, 2010
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On April 15, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal a law requiring workers to pay taxes when they use employer-provided cell phones for personal reasons.
The measure would end the need for employers to keep detailed records when employees use company-owned cell phones or similar devices for both business reasons and personal convenience. The [...]

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Bill Passes Reorganizing State’s Economic Development Efforts

July 15, 2009
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The Oregon State Legislature has approved legislation (HB 2152) renaming the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department and refocusing its efforts to help existing Oregon businesses retain and create jobs as well as to build vital infrastructure in communities across the state.
Upon the signature of Gov. Ted Kulongoski, the department will be renamed the Oregon [...]

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