It’s a slush fund, financed by people who can’t vote in Hawaii, to squander money on most anything the politicians want. They literally admit they don’t know how the money will be spent!
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Japan to increase tourist taxes
Japan Is Following Other Countries With New Tourist Tax Changes
Continue readingTrump threatens to deport U.S. citizens
His administration has sent letters to U.S. citizens telling them to self deport within 7 days.
Continue readingCongress may change rules on dual citizenship for Congressional Members
Many US Congressional members have dual citizenship with other countries. Should they have dual allegiance? It does sound like a conflict of interest. Proposed law would require they disclose their multiple citizenship.
Continue readingEuropean countries with mandatory military service/conscription/draft
Young American males might not want to obtain European citizenship when they discover many countries have mandatory military services for males.
Continue readingCountries with right of descent ancestry privileges
Countries that permit citizenship via “right of descent” ancestry.
Continue readingLots of Americans say they will move abroad: But they will not
Up to 40% of Americans imply they want to move abroad. 2-3% might actually do so, in line with current % of Americans living abroad.
Continue readingImmigration: Australia bans foreigners buying existing homes
Australia follows Canada and other countries limiting home purchases by non-permanent residents.
Continue readingNew Zealand to “relax” investment visa program
The goal is to import the wealthy who invest in the NZ economy.
Continue readingEdinburgh adds 5% per night tourist tax
Everyone is adding tourist taxes. Once started, they will only go up.
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