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Democrats Set To Introduce Robin Hood Tax Bill In CongressDemocrats Set To Introduce Robin Hood Tax Bill In Congress

by National Confidential | 20 June 2012 | 11:52 am EST

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Two Democrats, one in the House and one in the Senate, are set to introduce versions of a "Robin Hood Tax" that could solve many of America’s biggest problems.

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One Law To Solve Huge American Problems?One Law To Solve Huge American Problems?

by National Confidential | 18 June 2012 | 12:28 pm EST

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What if some of America’s biggest problems could be solved using a few cents from multi-million dollar traders?

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Lucky Duckies: 6 Tax Filers Paid No Taxes On $202 MillionLucky Duckies: 6 Tax Filers Paid No Taxes On $202 Million

by National Confidential | 08 June 2012 | 11:33 am EST

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6 of America’s 400 richest tax filers didn’t pay a dime on their 2009 tax returns.

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Obama: Romney Should Follow “Tradition” Of Releasing Tax ReturnsObama: Romney Should Follow “Tradition” Of Releasing Tax Returns

by National Confidential | 14 April 2012 | 8:38 pm EST

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In an interview with Telemundo airing today, President Obama says that he "absolutely" believes likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney should release his federal tax returns.

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Bush Emerges To Back Romney On TaxesBush Emerges To Back Romney On Taxes

by National Confidential | 10 April 2012 | 9:17 pm EST

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In a rare public appearance failed former President George W. Bush announced that he backs the tax policy of Republicans like Mitt Romney.

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Obama To Congress: Drop Corporate Tax Rate By 7%Obama To Congress: Drop Corporate Tax Rate By 7%

by National Confidential | 22 February 2012 | 12:31 am EST

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President Obama is set to ask congress to drop the top corporate tax rate by 7%, from 35% to 28%.

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Gov’t Study: Top 1% Share Of Wealth Grew Nearly 300% Over Last Three DecadesGov’t Study: Top 1% Share Of Wealth Grew Nearly 300% Over Last Three Decades

by National Confidential | 25 October 2011 | 9:57 pm EST

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The top one percent of Americans doubled their share of the nation’s wealth over the last three decades, according to a shocking new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

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Rick Perry Panders To The Uber Rich, Plan Cuts Their TaxesRick Perry Panders To The Uber Rich, Plan Cuts Their Taxes

by National Confidential | 25 October 2011 | 2:44 pm EST

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Rick Perry appears to be making a play for the 1% of wealth holders in America, proposing a flat tax plan that experts say amounts to a tax cut for the ultra-wealthy.

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VIDEO: Dems Hit Romney For Calling Middle Class Tax Cut A “Band-Aid”VIDEO: Dems Hit Romney For Calling Middle Class Tax Cut A “Band-Aid”

by National Confidential | 12 October 2011 | 9:10 am EST

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Democrats have released a new web video that attacks Mit Romney for referring to a middle class payroll tax cut as just a “band-aid” despite the economic benefits.

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Gallup Poll: Huge Support For Obama Tax ProposalsGallup Poll: Huge Support For Obama Tax Proposals

by National Confidential | 21 September 2011 | 9:28 am EST

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President Obama’s proposal to tax the super-wealthy is approved by most Americans.

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Boehner: Cut Taxes For MegacorpsBoehner: Cut Taxes For Megacorps

by National Confidential | 15 September 2011 | 7:23 am EST

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Speaker John Boehner is expected to make a speech today calling for the lowering of tax rates for megacorporations.

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Bachmann: Give Fat Cats A Tax BreakBachmann: Give Fat Cats A Tax Break

by National Confidential | 04 September 2011 | 2:49 pm EST

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Republican presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann apparently believe the super-rich don’t have it easy enough.

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Rick Perry Voted For $528 Million Tax Hike, Recently Signed Tax Increase Into LawRick Perry Voted For $528 Million Tax Hike, Recently Signed Tax Increase Into Law

by National Confidential | 27 August 2011 | 12:02 am EST

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Rick Perry’s words about tax increases ring a little less hollow now that it can be revealed that he voted for a massive tax hike back in Texas, to the tune of $528 million.

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Mitt Romney Celebrated Tax IncreasesMitt Romney Celebrated Tax Increases

by National Confidential | 11 August 2011 | 7:21 am EST

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Mitt Romney, who now claims to be an anti-tax Republican, praised tax increases while he was governor of Massachusetts.

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Amazon Associates Affiliate Program Killed In CaliforniaAmazon Associates Affiliate Program Killed In California

by National Confidential | 30 June 2011 | 2:00 am EST

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(National Confidential) — Amazon.com’s associates program, which allows website owners to get a cut of sales from products from Amazon’s stores, has been killed in California. The program was ended because California enacted a new law that charges residents sales tax for items purchased on Amazon.

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GM Boss Dan Akerson Wants Higher Gas TaxesGM Boss Dan Akerson Wants Higher Gas Taxes

by National Confidential | 07 June 2011 | 6:05 pm EST

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(NationalConfidential.com) — Dan Akerson, the CEO of General Motors, wants higher gas prices. Akerson’s idea is that higher gas prices will lead to a demand for more fuel efficient cars.

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Tax Lawyer: Gucci Racist Towards RihannaTax Lawyer: Gucci Racist Towards Rihanna

by National Confidential | 07 June 2011 | 7:09 am EST

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Rihanna Gucci Ad “A tax lawyer working for Gucci tried to soak Rihanna for 30 percent of a lucrative endorsement deal after learning the pop star was from Barbados, according to an explosive discrimination suit. Plaintiff Josephine Robinson says she was working on Rihanna’s contract with the Italian fashion house in 2008 when she got [...]

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Apple Accused Of Cheating On Taxes, Protests PlannedApple Accused Of Cheating On Taxes, Protests Planned

by National Confidential | 03 June 2011 | 10:14 pm EST

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Consumer advocacy group US Uncut is targeting Apple as a tax cheat.

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“US Uncut” Targets Corporate Tax Cheats“US Uncut” Targets Corporate Tax Cheats

by National Confidential | 20 February 2011 | 8:48 am EST

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Have the people had enough? The organizers behind the new “US Uncut” protest group seem to think so.

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Fat Joe Has $139,000 Tax LienFat Joe Has $139,000 Tax Lien

by National Confidential | 14 June 2010 | 8:07 pm EST

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Fat Joe picture “Although he’s still prepping for the release of his The Darkside album, Joey Crack’s been cited for owing the government $139,000 in federal and state taxes. In addition to the back taxes, he was also hit with a $71,611 mortgage bill from his bank for his $2 million Florida mansion that recently [...]

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