taxes
Campaign 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.
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Congressional 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."
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The 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.
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A 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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Fair taxation requires more brackets at the top
April 7, 2011Some of the most affluent Americans actually pay lower effective tax rates than many middle class Americans.
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