Airbnb was founded in 2008 with a simple concept: Connect people who have space to rent -- anything from an extra bedroom to a whole house -- with those who are looking for a place to stay.

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Some of the rooms are cramped, and the hostel somewhat resembles a bohemian fraternity house, so surfers looking for solitude should look elsewhere.

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The tax holiday would only be good for a year, however, and House Republicans, and even the President, are looking for longer term solutions.

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