Category Archives: Tax cuts for the rich

The Unwisdom of Elites

Posted on Monday, May 9, 2011 by meganwilson

By Paul Krugman The New York Times What happened to the budget surplus the federal government had in 2000? The answer is, three main things. First, there were the Bush tax cuts, which added roughly $2 trillion to the national … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Tax Breaks — And How They Help The Wealthy The Most

Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 by meganwilson

By Jake Bialer HUFFINGTON POST This is the time of year when we are most aware of our tax burdens. But what we may be less aware of are all the huge tax breaks built into our system. Most Americans … Continue reading →

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Cost Of Tax Cuts For America’s Rich Exceeds Value Of Budget Cuts

Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 by meganwilson

By William Alden HUFFINGTON POST Over two years, tax cuts for the wealthy will cost the government about $120 billion and will create or save about 290,000 jobs, according to analysis by the White House-aligned research group Center for American … Continue reading →

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Senator Bernie Sander’s Guide To Corporate Freeloaders

Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 by meganwilson
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At Least We Still Can Go Broke

Posted on Friday, April 8, 2011 by cherylmeeker

I got a letter today from Alan Grayson. I don’t think he’ll mind me publishing it here since he is running for Congress. But – I think CIO readers will find this fascinating. Dear Cheryl: Unless you’ve been living in … Continue reading →

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