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Domestic News
September 26, 1956
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Hearings on a new tax bill are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 28, at 2 o'clock at Government House in Christiansted, amid a dispute between the Governor (favoring July retroactivity) and the Legislature (favoring September). The newspaper hopes for resolution due to the needed revenue.
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Tax Bill Hearings On Friday, Sept. 28
Readers are reminded of the hearings on the new Tax Bill which will take place at Government House in Christiansted tomorrow at 2 o'clock.
There appears to be a difference of opinion between the Governor and the Legislature on the time that the bill should be retroactive. The Gov. says July, the Legislature says Sept.
The News earnestly hopes the differences will be ironed out to assure sanction & approval of the law especially as the money therefrom is so much needed.
Readers are reminded of the hearings on the new Tax Bill which will take place at Government House in Christiansted tomorrow at 2 o'clock.
There appears to be a difference of opinion between the Governor and the Legislature on the time that the bill should be retroactive. The Gov. says July, the Legislature says Sept.
The News earnestly hopes the differences will be ironed out to assure sanction & approval of the law especially as the money therefrom is so much needed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Tax Bill
Hearings
Christiansted
Governor
Legislature
Retroactive
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor
Legislature
Where did it happen?
Christiansted
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Christiansted
Event Date
Friday, Sept. 28
Key Persons
Governor
Legislature
Event Details
Hearings on the new Tax Bill at Government House in Christiansted at 2 o'clock, with a difference of opinion between the Governor (retroactive to July) and the Legislature (retroactive to Sept.); hopes for resolution to ensure approval as funds are needed.