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Economic Death and Millionaire Taxes

By David Sirota

For most of us, Benjamin Franklin’s words in 1789 still apply: “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” However, millionaires, by definition, are not most of us. While they can’t stave off the grim reaper, they can convince lawmakers to shield them from the taxman and balance budgets on the backs of everyone else. That’s what’s going on in revenue-starved states… return to article

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