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A New Economy from Old Roots?

By Dave Johnson
September 30, 2009

How do we build a new economy out of the collapse of the old economy? How do we start fresh to begin creating jobs again, while building in economic and environmental sustainability, as well as workplaces that respect human needs and rights? more »

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Who Else is Against American Manufacturing? III

By Dave Johnson
September 8, 2009

"A country’s economic power comes from manufacturing. But while other countries have industrial policies, America has a de-inustrialization policy. more »

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Of Flat Tax, Fat Tax, and 'Fat Cats'

By Sam Pizzigati
August 9, 2009

A health care reform surtax on the rich makes great budget sense — and even more sense, over the long haul, for our actual health.

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Have Average Taxpayers Become Freeloaders?

By Sam Pizzigati
July 26, 2009

Opponents of the proposal for a 5.4 percent health care reform surtax on America’s wealthy seem to be getting a bit desperate. They've even turned their fire onto middle-income Americans.

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From Tax Breaks to Tax Hits

By Sam Pizzigati
July 17, 2009

In the struggle for a less unequal America, could the House health care surtax on the wealthy turn out to be a game-changer?

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Don't Tax Benefits

By Roger Hickey
July 13, 2009

Americans are demanding health care reform that guarantees them quality, affordable insurance, reduces the burden of health costs on employers and individuals and provides backup coverage through a public health insurance option.

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Budget Cuts and IOUs: What's Squeezing the States?

By Sam Pizzigati
July 6, 2009

The Great Recession has shoved state governments over the fiscal edge. But what brought states to that edge in the first place?

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Progressive Revenue Options to Fund Health Care Reform

By Bob McIntyre
Citizens for Tax Justice
May 21st, 2009
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There are straightforward ways to raise revenue that will not be overly burdensome for taxpayers and which will not harm the economy. They involve eliminating or reducing several subsidies and preferences provided in the federal tax code to the wealthiest and most powerful among us. Combined with savings in the existing health care system, these measures could raise enough revenue to adequately fund health care reform. more »

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Jack Kemp and Taxes: The Final Irony

By Sam Pizzigati
May 10, 2009

Tax-cutters inspired by Jack Kemp have always argued that high tax rates give the rich an incentive to cheat on their taxes. The reality: So do low tax rates.

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Daniel McLeod
Hometown: Northampton, MA
Interests: federal budget, Military, Politics, Tax Day, Taxes
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