The features of the bill that are likely to help ordinary people were catchy and easy to understand—reduced taxes on tips and overtime pay and a higher standard deduction for the elderly on income taxes. Yet these projected revenue losses are tiny compared to those incurred by the super rich.

Some Elements of a Progressive International Trade Policy

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Call-In For Single Payer

D&S Admin Jan 15, 2009

Healthcare Now, an organization dedicated to promoting national health insurance, has dedicated today as a national call-in day for Single-Payer health insurance. Specifically, they are urging Congress to support HR676, John Conyers’ National Health Insurance Act.

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