Wexler offers Social Security Plan

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Monday May 16, 2005 · 3:01 PM PDT

2005/05/16 · 15:01

http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050516/APN/505160917

By CURT ANDERSON
Associated Press Writer

Breaking with Democratic Party orthodoxy, U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler unveiled a Social Security bill Monday he said would ensure the retirement program's perpetual solvency by raising taxes on higher-income Americans. Read More

What do my taxes get me?

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Thursday February 24, 2005 · 10:14 PM PST

2005/02/24 · 22:14

I have been inspired lately to revisit (reframe?) why I pay taxes.

George Lakoff, in his book "Don't think of an Elephant", talks about how our past tax dollars have been an investment in our current world. Tax dollars built the interstate highway system and the internet (singular).

As tax season approaches, I have been planning an email to friends and family sharing this alternate view. Hopefully I can begin to change how a few people view paying taxes.

What's something that you enjoy getting for your tax dollar? Read More

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