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Some People Need to Get Some Perspective on This Tax Cut Compromise

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Caleb Newquist

“The fact that the Republicans got a reduction in the death tax from 55 percent to 35 percent I think made the deal even better. […] I’m a little surprised that some Republicans are scoffing at it.”

~ Steve Forbes can’t quite believe what he’s hearing.

Posted in Quote of the DayTagged Estate tax, Rich guys, Tax cuts

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