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Politics : A US National Health Care System?

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To: John Koligman who wrote (7173)6/23/2009 3:39:28 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) of 42652
 
And as for tax increases, we are supposed to have a 'progressive' system

Its only "supposed to" in the sense that we are told that, not that anything else would be wrong. And we are told that because its the reality. The total federal tax system in the US is highly progressive, both when looked at in isolation, or when compared to many other countries.

where Warren Buffett pays a lower rate than his hired help

Except he doesn't.

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gregmankiw.blogspot.com

krusekronicle.typepad.com
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