Topic: Robert McIntyre
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Many industries reap tax breaks. Is picking on Big Oil unfair?
The oil industry is under fire from congressional Democrats for reaping big tax breaks even while amassing huge profits. Executives from major oil companies testified Thursday on Capitol Hill.
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How to fix the deficit: Tax and cut
If Congress fails to increase tax revenues and cut costly programs, the federal deficit promises to be more than $1 trillion a year for the next decade.
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Four ways to tax Wall Street’s rich
As a first step, Congress may extend the estate tax. There are faster methods, too.
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ECONOMIC SCENE: Is a currency transactions tax an answer to national budget woes?
A 'Tobin Tax' would add a tiny premium to foreign currency trades — with perhaps $1 trillion in benefits.
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ECONOMIC SCENE: If Obama needs revenue, why not tax corporations' international profits?
President Obama should channel Monty Python by taxing corporate profits held abroad.
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