mediamatters.org - 3/17/2009
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In March 15
articles, the Politico and the
Associated Press forwarded the false Republican
talking point that President Obama's proposals to let the Bush
tax cuts for wealthy taxpayers expire and reduce the tax rate at which families
making more than $250,000 could take itemized deductions ...
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Politico , AP forward GOP small business falsehood
The Hollywood Liberal —
Politico , AP forward GOP small business falsehood In March 15 articles, the Politico and the Associated Press forwarded the false Republican talking point that President Obama’s proposals to let the Bush tax cuts for wealthy taxpayers expire and reduce the tax rate at which families making more than $250,000 could take itemized deductions to 28 percent would increase taxes on a large percentage of small businesses. Politico staff writer Carrie Budoff Brown reported , “Whenever Republican criticize [sic] Obama’s tax-hike plans, the group they push front-and-center as bearing the brunt is ...
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