Horse Investment Bill Initiated in U.S. Senate
A bill designed to promote investment in the horse industry by removing provisions of federal law that favor other investments was introduced by U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell July 28.
Keyword: Jim Bunning
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Senate Passes Tax Bill Favorable to Horse Industry
The U.S. Senate passed an international tax bill that includes two provisions that are favorable for the horse industry. The first is the clarification that the 30% alien withholding provision does not apply to nonresident aliens wagering in foreign countries; the second is a reduction in the holding period for horses to qualify for capitol gains treatment from 24 months to 12 months.
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Industry Pitch
<i>By Ray Paulick</i> -- Good things happened to the horse industry in Washington the same year it spent more on lobbying.
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Aid For Breeders, Owners Discussed on Capitol Hill
Financial assistance for owners and breeders impacted by mare reproductive loss syndrome was offered for consideration Thursday morning as part of broad farm-related legislation to be considered by the House Agriculture Committee in July.
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Kentucky Legislators Ask USDA for Assistance With Horse Industry 'Disaster'
Kentucky's entire delegation of U.S. Senators and Congressmen has written a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman alerting her of the foal/fetal loss syndrome in Kentucky and asking for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
