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According to a National Journal poll, Americans overwhelmingly (71 percent) want a hike in the minimum wage. What do you think Congress will do? OK, you know what Congress will do -- nothing.
As Tax Day looms, several recent reports serve as reminders that the wealthiest Americans give up far less of their income in taxes than the rest of the country.
Warren Buffet is a billionaire businessman who once asked California Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to raise taxes on the rich. The wealthy governor ignored...