taxes
Obama deficit plan met with praise, criticism
April 14, 2011President Obama's policy speech on lowering the government deficit by $4 trillion in 12 years drew both praise and criticism from labor and liberal circles.
Read moreCampaign targets tax breaks for rich investors
April 13, 2011The richest Americans receive the special privilege of having half of their income taxed at a much lower rate than the vast majority of working families.
Read moreCongressional Progressive Caucus launches “People’s Budget”
April 13, 2011Reacting to the House Republicans' slash-and-burn 2012 budget proposals, progressives put forward a proposal that reflects "the values and priorities of working families in this country."
Read moreThe government hostage crisis
April 11, 2011What to do in a hostage crisis? Sometimes it seems there are no good choices. Giving in to the demands may save the hostage's life for now, but it encourages the terrorist to try again.
Read moreA crock pot tax-exempt idea
April 8, 2011A Government Accountability Office analysis showed that almost three-fifths of all American-based corporations pay no federal taxes.
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