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US House passes Republican business tax cut

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a tax break for small businesses, giving voters a stark alternative to President Barack Obama's politically popular "Buffett Rule" surtax on the wealthy.

Senh: What a waste of time and taxpayers' money. If they know that it's not gonna pass the Senate, why do it.

 

Senate rejects consideration of ‘Buffett rule’ tax increase for millionaires

The Senate rejected consideration Monday of the “Buffett rule ,” a key election-year Democratic initiative that would impose a minimum tax rate on those making more than $1 million per year, as a philosophical debate over taxes that will define this year’s elections occurred on Capitol Hill.

 

Obama hits political notes in 'Buffett Rule' speech

President Obama used a Tuesday speech to not only push legislation enacting the so-called "Buffett Rule," but also outline his vision for the economy versus Republican presidential rivals.

 

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