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Quote of the Day: Rich People Unite for Higher Taxes | 04.07.10

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Caleb Newquist

“We’re calling on other wealthy taxpayers to join us to send the message to Congress and President Obama that it’s time to roll back the tax cuts on upper-income taxpayers.”

~ Mike Lapham, paper-mill heir, would like to pay more taxes.

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