taxes
After Sanders filibuster, tax deal passes and moves to House
December 14, 2010WASHINGTON-- Capitol Hill resounded with angry denunciations of the Republican right for holding "hostage" unemployment benefits for millions of jobless workers to force through tax giveaways for billionaires.
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Making a judgment on the tax deal
December 8, 2010Looking beneath the furor: what progressives should keep in mind about the tax and unemployment insurance deal.
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Party of the rich: it’s disgusting
December 7, 2010Instead of GOP, Republicans deserve the nickname "ROP" - Rich Only Party, and here's why.
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Jobless benefits vs. taxes: deal or no deal?
December 7, 2010Having a showdown fight on taxes, when the workers have to take a big hit at the get-go, is an invitation to greater divisions.
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Cruelty haunts the halls of Congress
December 1, 2010"Cruelty" is defined as indifference to suffering, even positive pleasure in inflicting it.
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