The 68%: Polls Are Finding Support for a Millionaires Tax
Two polls, one of millionaires and one of everyone, have both found 68 percent support for a millionaires surtax.
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Two polls, one of millionaires and one of everyone, have both found 68 percent support for a millionaires surtax.
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