Schumer: PUT IT ON THE FLOOR! We Want A Vote On The “Buffett Rule” To Tax Millionaires

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Schumer: We Want A Vote On The “Buffett Rule” To Tax Millionaires
Brian Beutler | September 19, 2011, 1:53PM


Congressional Democrats will draw a sharp distinction between themselves and Republicans by pushing for a vote on the "Buffett Rule" -- that millionaires should, at the very least, pay taxes at the same overall rate as middle class workers.

In a sign that Democrats on the Hill see this as both effective politics and a significant step toward erasing medium term deficits, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) -- tasked with helping the party more effectively message its policies -- said members of Congress should have to go on the record on this issue.

"I'd find it very useful to make some proposal along the lines that fits within the confines of the Buffett rule and put it on the floor," Schumer told reporters in a Monday conference call. "When the President goes around the country and keeps talking about it, as I believe he will do, we are going to win this fight."

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[yurbud]

1. if they stick to this, it will be a sign that they have finally gotten their head out of Wall St's

ass.

[Cali_Democrat]

5. True. n/t

[young but wise]

2. K&R

[littlewolf]

3. it will NOT come to the floor of the House .....nt

[RoccoR5955]

4. Of course it will not.

What do you expect from Boner?

[msongs]

6. nice to see some changes in attitude and strategy. hope it lasts more than til boner demands change

[my2sense]

7. k & r

[Nordmadr]

8. I don't understand all the hype. Isn't the biggest part of this

simply allowing the tax breaks expire; which they are scheduled to do anyway?

[Blue Owl]

9. Boehner's and McConnell's nightmare

I like it!