Jordan Withdraws Tax Bill That Fueled Nationwide Protests The prime minister and cabinet resigned this week over opposition to the measure, which proposed increasing the tax rates for workers and businesses. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:In Crimea, Russian Land Grab Feeds Cries of ‘Carpetbaggers!’In a Warming World, Keeping the Planes RunningAs Argentine Elections Approach, Two Disturbing Mysteries LoomU.S. in Direct Communication With North Korea, Says TillersonNews Analysis: After the Vote, Does the Kurdish Dream of Independence Have a Chance?How Saudi Women Fought for the Right to Drive