Tax Attacks IV… A while back, I suggested that Democrats could do themselves and the public some good by taking on the practice of footloose corporations extorting
tax subsidies from jobs-hungry state and local governments. Now, it appears that Democrats in the Georgia legislature have a way into that issue. They’re opposing GOP-sponsored legislation that would shield such corporate relocation incentives from public scrutiny. Ed Kilgore, subbing for Josh Marshall, has the details.

Paul Glastris

Paul Glastris is the editor in chief of the Washington Monthly. A former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, he is writing a book on America’s involvement in the Greek War of Independence.