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Defend America on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 10:19:08 PM
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| House Dems look at surtax on the wealthy |
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Jul 8 08:17 PM US/Eastern
By DAVID ESPO and ERICA WERNER
Associated Press Writers |
WASHINGTON (AP) - An income tax surcharge on highly paid Americans emerged as the leading option Wednesday night as House Democrats sought ways to pay for health care legislation that President Barack Obama favors, several officials said.
As discussed in the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, the surtax would apply to individuals with adjusted gross income of more than $200,000 and couples over $250,000, they added.
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