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bigtree

(94,314 posts) Mon Apr 16, 2012, 08:41 AM Apr 2012

from Laura Wilson at the DNC blog: http://www.barackobama.com/news/entry/friday-facts-if-one-millionaire-followed-the-buffett-rule

Even if just one of the 400 wealthiest Americans paid their fair share in taxes under President Obama’s Buffett Rule, it would raise $32 million in revenue. That money could be used to pay down our national deficit, hire more teachers and firefighters, help seniors pay for their prescriptions, and better serve our veterans.

read more: http://www.barackobama.com/news/entry/friday-facts-if-one-millionaire-followed-the-buffett-rule

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If Just One Millionaire Followed the Buffett Rule [View all] bigtree Apr 2012 OP

But we know Dokkie Apr 2012 #1

You have two separate problems confused. Scuba Apr 2012 #2

that would apply to all revenue, then bigtree Apr 2012 #3

I am all for the wealthy paying their fair share. jschurchin Apr 2012 #5