Progressive Talking Points of the Day ..... from OurFuture.org

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Tax Cuts don't pay for themselves

Tax cuts were the single largest contributor to the Bush administration's $2.3 trillion deficit between 2001 and 2006. Tax cuts added more debt (51%) than increased spending on defense and homeland security (33%) and all entitlement programs (10%).


71 Percent Think Iraq Spending Hurts Economy

71% of Americans think government spending on the war in Iraq is partly responsible for the economic troubles in the United States, according to results of a recent CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll.


Student Debt: Out of Control

Debt levels for graduating seniors with student loans more than doubled over the past decade – from $9,250 to $19,200.


Warren Buffet pays less taxes than his secretary

Hedge fund manager billionaire Warren Buffet presently pays taxes at a lower rate than his receptionist (18% v. 30%) without offshore tax shelters or other devices he declines to use.


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