Premise:
"For two earners each making $23,350, Alterman is serendipitously close to the mark when he asserts a marriage penalty of $1,001 a year."
Hypothesis: Alterman does not care about marriage penalties.

no

Premise:
"i think it's our Irish descent"
Hypothesis: This person's drinking is caused by their Irish heritage.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"But one thing is certain, he is the master criminal of this age."
Hypothesis: In addition to his criminal master plans, he is also feared by many,
it is not possible to tell