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1% Surge: Wall Street Compensation Bounces Back From Crisis Years1% Surge: Wall Street Compensation Bounces Back From Crisis Years

by National Confidential | 09 October 2012 | 10:28 pm EST

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Wall Street is doing just fine, according to a new report on 2011 compensation for the financial industry.

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Politics »

VIDEO: Paul Ryan Storms Out Of Testy InterviewVIDEO: Paul Ryan Storms Out Of Testy Interview

by National Confidential | 08 October 2012 | 10:12 pm EST

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Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan stormed out of an interview with a local Michigan reporter when he didn’t like the question that was being asked.

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Report: Romney Avoided Taxes, Profited From Offshore AccountsReport: Romney Avoided Taxes, Profited From Offshore Accounts

by National Confidential | 02 October 2012 | 12:23 am EST

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A new report released Monday night reveals that Mitt Romney used offshore accounts to avoid taxes and fatten his bank account.

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Obama Ad Uses Romney’s Own “47%” WordsObama Ad Uses Romney’s Own “47%” Words

by National Confidential | 27 September 2012 | 11:27 am EST

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A new ad from the Obama campaign uses Mitt Romney’s own word to make the case for President Obama’s re-election.

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Romney: Quarter Millionaires Are “Middle Income”Romney: Quarter Millionaires Are “Middle Income”

by National Confidential | 14 September 2012 | 11:36 am EST

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Mitt Romney continued to fuel speculation that he’s out of touch with average Americans by describing those earning between $200-250,000 as "middle income."

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Celebrity, Politics »

Mitt Romney, Lindsay Lohan Share AgendaMitt Romney, Lindsay Lohan Share Agenda

by National Confidential | 08 September 2012 | 5:41 pm EST

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If Mitt Romney wins the presidential election, Lindsay Lohan could join his administration, based on their shared policy goals.

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Politics »

Obama Slams “Robin Hood In Reverse” Tax Plan As “Romney-Hood”Obama Slams “Robin Hood In Reverse” Tax Plan As “Romney-Hood”

by National Confidential | 06 August 2012 | 8:24 pm EST

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At a Connecticut fundraiser tonight, President Obama attacked the middle class tax hikes in Mitt Romney’s tax plan.

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RNC Chief Under Pressure, Calls Harry Reid “Dirty Liar”RNC Chief Under Pressure, Calls Harry Reid “Dirty Liar”

by National Confidential | 05 August 2012 | 2:08 pm EST

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The pressure of covering up for Mitt Romney’s hidden tax records may be getting to Republican Party chairman Reince Priebus.

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Politics »

Romney Tax Plan Raises Middle Class TaxesRomney Tax Plan Raises Middle Class Taxes

by National Confidential | 02 August 2012 | 11:52 am EST

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Mitt Romney’s tax plan would cut taxes for the ultra-wealthy, but raise them for most Americans according to a new non-partisan analysis.

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House Republicans Reject Middle Class Tax CutHouse Republicans Reject Middle Class Tax Cut

by National Confidential | 01 August 2012 | 5:58 pm EST

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House Republicans have rejected a bill to keep tax cuts for the middle class in place while rolling back cuts for the top 1% of earners.

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Romney Ducks Tax Questions With Foreign TripRomney Ducks Tax Questions With Foreign Trip

by National Confidential | 21 July 2012 | 1:01 pm EST

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As questions continue to swirl around Mitt Romney’s failure to release his income tax returns, the candidate will take a leisurely tour of Europe.

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Republican Indicates Problem With Romney Tax ReturnsRepublican Indicates Problem With Romney Tax Returns

by National Confidential | 16 July 2012 | 11:31 am EST

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Another Republican is raising the alarm about Mitt Romney’s secret tax returns.

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Politics »

VIDEO: GOP Gov. Haley Barbour Tells Romney To Release TaxesVIDEO: GOP Gov. Haley Barbour Tells Romney To Release Taxes

by National Confidential | 09 July 2012 | 8:36 pm EST

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Appearing on CNN, Republican Governor Haley Barbour says Mitt Romney should release his secret tax returns.

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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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Crime »

Porn Site Operator Jailed After $4.2 Million Tax DodgePorn Site Operator Jailed After $4.2 Million Tax Dodge

by National Confidential | 02 May 2012 | 8:10 am EST

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Francis Sharrak, who operated several porn sites out of Farmington Hills, Michigan, is being sent to prison for not paying six years of taxes.

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Media, Politics »

Romney’s “Contemptuous” Attitude Blasted By Major PaperRomney’s “Contemptuous” Attitude Blasted By Major Paper

by National Confidential | 22 April 2012 | 9:58 pm EST

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Mitt Romney’s pattern of hiding information about his background and multi-million dollar fortune is being criticized by the Washington Post.

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Politics »

GOP Votes For Millionaires, Billionaires, Blocks “Buffett Rule”GOP Votes For Millionaires, Billionaires, Blocks “Buffett Rule”

by National Confidential | 16 April 2012 | 9:45 pm EST

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Senate Republicans blocked the popular "Buffet Rule " today, defending millionaires and billionaires from tax rates paid by average Americans.

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Bush Administration Engineered “Stealth Bailout” Of AIGBush Administration Engineered “Stealth Bailout” Of AIG

by National Confidential | 13 March 2012 | 12:30 am EST

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The Bush administration engineered agreements with AIG Insurance that amount to a "stealth bailout" of multi-billion dollar companies, the Wall Street Journal reports today.

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Politics »

Swiss Bank That Held Romney Funds Aided Tax EvasionSwiss Bank That Held Romney Funds Aided Tax Evasion

by National Confidential | 03 February 2012 | 8:19 am EST

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he Swiss bank where Mitt Romney kept millions of dollars was also a hub for tax evasion.

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Romney Tax Return Refusal: Did He Hide Money Offshore?Romney Tax Return Refusal: Did He Hide Money Offshore?

by National Confidential | 16 January 2012 | 2:33 pm EST

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Mitt Romney has indicated that he would be the first major party presidential candidate in modern history to refuse to release his tax returns.

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Romney Tax Plan Would Increase Deficit $180 BillionRomney Tax Plan Would Increase Deficit $180 Billion

by National Confidential | 05 January 2012 | 9:14 pm EST

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Mitt Romney’s tax plan would increase the deficit by $180 billion according to a new analysis from the Tax Policy Center.

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VIDEO: Dems Blast Romney For Hiding Tax ReturnsVIDEO: Dems Blast Romney For Hiding Tax Returns

by National Confidential | 30 December 2011 | 12:12 pm EST

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A new video from the Democratic party is attacking Mitt Romney for his decision to hide his tax returns.

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Conservative Opposition To Same Sex Marriage Causes Tax HikeConservative Opposition To Same Sex Marriage Causes Tax Hike

by National Confidential | 27 December 2011 | 10:32 am EST

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Republicans and conservatives are traditionally against almost all taxes, but their opposition to same sex marriage effectively causes a tax increase on gay couples.

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Celebrity, Politics »

Conservative Leader Grover Norquist Attacks Lindsay LohanConservative Leader Grover Norquist Attacks Lindsay Lohan

by National Confidential | 26 December 2011 | 7:38 pm EST

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Grover Norquist, the conservative anti-tax zealot who has made members of congress sign his anti-tax pledge, is now setting his sights on troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan.

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Politics »

Boehner Bows Down To Obama & Dems, Gives In On Payroll Tax CutBoehner Bows Down To Obama & Dems, Gives In On Payroll Tax Cut

by National Confidential | 23 December 2011 | 12:10 am EST

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Speaker Of The House John Boehner completely caved in to President Obama and the Democrats on Thursday evening, agreeing to vote in favor of a two-month extension to payroll tax cuts passed in the Senate.

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Opinion »

EDITORIAL: The Weak SpeakerEDITORIAL: The Weak Speaker

by National Confidential Editorial Board | 20 December 2011 | 8:22 pm EST

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Speaker of the House John Boehner appears to need remedial lessons in leadership.

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Politics »

Boehner Begs Obama To Clean Up GOP’s Payroll Tax Cut MessBoehner Begs Obama To Clean Up GOP’s Payroll Tax Cut Mess

by National Confidential | 20 December 2011 | 2:41 pm EST

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Speaker John Bohener had a press conference today surrounded by fellow House members in which he asked President Obama to help out.

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Obama Blasts House GOP On Payroll Tax Cut: “This Is Not A Game”Obama Blasts House GOP On Payroll Tax Cut: “This Is Not A Game”

by National Confidential | 20 December 2011 | 2:16 pm EST

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President Obama, in a surprise appearance at the daily presidential briefing, blasted House Republicans for opposing a two-month extension of payroll tax cuts.

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Boehner Again Loses Control Of Tea Party CongressBoehner Again Loses Control Of Tea Party Congress

by National Confidential | 19 December 2011 | 11:49 am EST

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Speaker John Boehner is again facing a major leadership test, dealing with a tea party revolt over the Senate deal to extend a payroll tax cut.

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60% Of Californians Tell Governor To Tax The Rich60% Of Californians Tell Governor To Tax The Rich

by National Confidential | 13 December 2011 | 1:42 am EST

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60% of the respondents to a poll support California Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to raise taxes on the state’s wealthiest residents.

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CBO: GOP’s Payroll Tax Proposal Would Add $192 Billion To DeficitCBO: GOP’s Payroll Tax Proposal Would Add $192 Billion To Deficit

by National Confidential | 09 December 2011 | 3:11 pm EST

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Speaker John Boehner and House Republicans introduced a payroll tax proposal that would add $192 billion to the deficit between 2012-2021 according to a government analysis.

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White House Reveals Tax Cut Countdown ClockWhite House Reveals Tax Cut Countdown Clock

by National Confidential | 05 December 2011 | 2:21 pm EST

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In order to pressure Republicans to pass a middle class tax cut, the Obama administration has revealed a countdown clock.

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Business »

30 Major Corporations Paid No Taxes From 2008-201030 Major Corporations Paid No Taxes From 2008-2010

by National Confidential | 03 November 2011 | 12:50 am EST

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A new bombshell report reveals that 30 major US corporations effectively paid no taxes between 2008 and 2010 as they raked in giant profits.

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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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