Bush Tax Cuts

A George W. Bush comeback?

Dream on. But he has to try: His party and his brother Jeb are hurt by him hiding in shame (UPDATE)

Joan Walsh Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 166
News George W. Bush, Jennifer Rubin

Behind the worst economic recovery on record

Until we abandon supply-side tax cuts, the inequality gap will widen and our economy will continue to flounder

Robert Reich, ROBERTREICH.org Monday, Apr 15, 2013 8:31 PM UTC 15
Business RobertReich.org, George W. Bush

Deficit reduction can’t reignite the economy

Defecit hawks and government-haters won't admit it, but we need to focus on bringing back better paying jobs

Robert Reich, ROBERTREICH.org Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 5:46 PM UTC
Politics budget deficit, Fiscal cliff

Dumb tweet of the day: “Here comes tax MAN”

A Twitter user on Barack Obama, and sleepless nights waiting for the "tax MAN"

Salon Staff Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 10:28 PM UTC
All Salon Barack Obama

Poll: GOP would accept tax hike

61 percent of Republicans say they'd be open to higher tax rates on the rich as long as there's a budget deal

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, Dec 13, 2012 5:06 PM UTC
Politics Republicans, Fiscal cliff, Taxes

The CEO who says tax cuts don’t create jobs

PayPal's former CEO tells Salon tax rates are "not a driving factor" in job creation, despite the GOP's rhetoric

Alex Seitz-Wald Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 9:45 PM UTC 14
Politics Fiscal cliff, CEO, Taxes, Jobs

Report: Latest GOP deal floated permanent extension of Bush tax cuts

A Democratic source tells CNN that Boehner pushed for tax breaks for the wealthiest 2 percent

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 8:04 PM UTC
Politics John Boehner, Fiscal cliff

Rich people: Raise my death taxes!

Responsible Wealth, a group of über-rich Americans that includes Warren Buffett, makes an earnest plea to Congress

Alex Seitz-Wald Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 5:25 PM UTC
Politics Estate Tax, Taxes, Bush Tax Cuts

The most important fiscal cliff issue no one is talking about: Payroll taxes

Democrats need to fight for the payroll tax cut holiday, and hammer Republicans on it

Alex Seitz-Wald Friday, Dec 7, 2012 7:10 PM UTC 19
Politics Taxes, Fiscal cliff

Numbers not on GOP’s side

House Republicans have been dealt a tough hand on the "fiscal cliff." Here's why they should throw in their cards

Alex Seitz-Wald Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 5:35 PM UTC
Politics Fiscal cliff, John Boehner

Obama’s humblebrag: How to tell everyone you’re rich

The president owns his privilege to argue for higher taxes on the rich -- like himself

Irin Carmon Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 5:04 PM UTC 11
News Barack Obama, Taxes, Wealth, Money

Let the Bush tax cuts expire!

Rather than stoke middle-class fears over the "fiscal cliff," Obama needs to show that America can survive the fall

Robert Reich, ROBERTREICH.org Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 7:09 PM UTC 32
Business The middle class, Fiscal cliff

4 key issues in the “fiscal cliff” showdown

The cliff in question is more like a sloping hill, but it could determine our future economic health. Here's why

Richard Kirsch, Next New Deal Friday, Nov 16, 2012 5:34 PM UTC
Business U.S. Economy, Congress

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Bush Tax Cuts

A George W. Bush comeback?

Behind the worst economic recovery on record

Deficit reduction can’t reignite the economy

Dumb tweet of the day: “Here comes tax MAN”

Poll: GOP would accept tax hike

The CEO who says tax cuts don’t create jobs

Report: Latest GOP deal floated permanent extension of Bush tax cuts

Rich people: Raise my death taxes!

The most important fiscal cliff issue no one is talking about: Payroll taxes

Numbers not on GOP’s side

Obama’s humblebrag: How to tell everyone you’re rich

Let the Bush tax cuts expire!

4 key issues in the “fiscal cliff” showdown

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