House and Senate at odds over extending Bush era tax cuts. To put it simply, the rich don't want their way of life compromised - ever. And they definitely don't want an increase in taxes. What American does? "The United States Senate voted to give one hundred percent of Americans, everyone in this country, a tax cut', said minority speaker Nancy Pelosi during her remarks to the media this week." She called the day, "a great day". That day is about to be clouded by Republicans who don't share that sentiment. Republicans want to continue enjoying tax cuts for themselves and the rich, many of whom live in wealthy neighborhoods like Great Falls, Virginia where the average home is valued at more than $1M. One of scores of mansion-like homes in Great Falls, VA. Photo/CD Brown. Republicans plan to obstruct any legislation that would allow tax breaks for the average American until tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans are extended. ...
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