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On AlterNet: tax cuts

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "tax cuts"

The Hilarious Hypocrisy of the GOP's So-Called 'Tea Bag Revolution'

The Hilarious Hypocrisy of the GOP's So-Called 'Tea Bag Revolution'

Bob Cesca, Huffington Post. March 20, 2009.
Their gimmick to protest the bailout is hilarious because GOP tax policies are more in line with King George than colonial patriots.

When is a Tax Cut for 98% of Us Considered a Tax Increase?

When is a Tax Cut for 98% of Us Considered a Tax Increase?

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. March 6, 2009.
This is the quote of the day.

We Need to Tackle Credit Card Debts to Help Households Suffering from the Economic Crisis

We Need to Tackle Credit Card Debts to Help Households Suffering from the Economic Crisis

Jose Garcia, Demos.org. March 3, 2009.
Tax cuts in Obama's stimulus bill didn't do much to address the increasing debt burden faced by the household family.

10 Reasons Why Conservatives' Fiscal Ideas Are Dangerous

10 Reasons Why Conservatives' Fiscal Ideas Are Dangerous

Sara Robinson, Campaign for America's Future. February 27, 2009.
It would almost be funny if their ideas about spending didn't lead us into the deepest financial catastrophe in nearly a century.

Obama Passes Historically Large Tax Cut With No Republican Help

Obama Passes Historically Large Tax Cut With No Republican Help

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. February 19, 2009.
Biggest. Tax Cut. Ever.

McCain Blasts New Deal, Embraces neo-Hooverism

McCain Blasts New Deal, Embraces neo-Hooverism

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. February 5, 2009.
The McCain we saw in 2008 is, apparently, the McCain we're stuck with.

Stimulus Stagnation: Bipartisanship Is Sunk

Stimulus Stagnation: Bipartisanship Is Sunk

Zach Carter, Media Consortium AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. February 3, 2009.
Lawmakers who actually care about the fate of the U.S. economy are furious.

Obama Won't Give In: Denies GOP More Tax Cuts

Obama Won't Give In: Denies GOP More Tax Cuts

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. January 27, 2009.
The president's efforts to garner Republican support aren't working.

Progressive Round-Up: Must Read Info to Start Your Week

Progressive Round-Up: Must Read Info to Start Your Week

Bill Scher, Campaign for America's Future AlterNet: PEEK. January 12, 2009.
Here's what you should know going into your day.

What a Better Stimulus Bill Would Look Like

What a Better Stimulus Bill Would Look Like

Ian Welsh, Firedoglake AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. January 7, 2009.
What could Obama have proposed instead of tax cuts? Some very quick examples.

Krugman on Obama's Massive Tax Cuts Plan: 'Bad News'

Krugman on Obama's Massive Tax Cuts Plan: 'Bad News'

Rachel Weiner, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. January 5, 2009.
Paul Krugman worries that President-elect Obama is relying too much on tax cuts in his stimulus plan in an effort to appease Republicans.

Tax Cuts: The B.S. and the Facts

Tax Cuts: The B.S. and the Facts

Larry Beinhart, AlterNet. November 11, 2008.
That tax cuts stimulate the economy is taken as a matter of faith, but the brute facts suggest otherwise.

Cheating Uncle Sam

Cheating Uncle Sam

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. October 29, 2008.
America's tax cheats come disproportionately and overwhelmingly from the ranks of America's rich.

Before the Next Debate: Reach People Who Don't Know the Real McCain

Before the Next Debate: Reach People Who Don't Know the Real McCain

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Election 2008. October 6, 2008.
Help increase the number who know the facts, and reach those who don't.

Naomi Klein Debates Alan Greenspan

Naomi Klein Debates Alan Greenspan

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. September 25, 2007.
Naomi Klein goes head to head with Alan Greenspan on the Iraq war, Bush's tax cuts, economic populism, crony capitalism and more.

'08 GOP hopeful channels 2nd worst president ever

'08 GOP hopeful channels 2nd worst president ever

Barbara O'Brien, AlterNet: PEEK. April 15, 2007.
Barbara O'Brien: Calvin Coolidge's policies led to economic disaster. Why does Fred Thompson want to bring them back?

Maybe We Deserve to Be Ripped Off By Bush's Billionaires

Maybe We Deserve to Be Ripped Off By Bush's Billionaires

Matt Taibbi, RollingStone.com. February 20, 2007.
While America obsessed about Brittany's shaved head, Bush offered a budget that offers $32.7 billion in tax cuts to the Wal-Mart family alone, while cutting $28 billion from Medicaid.

Bush says I'll help working poor if you cut taxes...

Bush says I'll help working poor if you cut taxes...

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: PEEK. January 3, 2007.
Robert Reich: It's a sham.