Ever wonder why millionaires and billionaires have so much money to spend trying to buy elections? A lot of it comes from gaming the tax code. And one of the most egregious ways the super-rich avoid taxes is called the “carried interest”
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The Clinton campaign has released sharp ads attacking Donald Trump for his erratic temperament, his long history of misogynistic remarks, and his lack of foreign policy experience. But one of the most eviscerating ad efforts of the fall (so far) has come in
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Heck’s Aides Are Not The Only Ones Making Offensive Comments Two of Congressman Heck’s long-time aides, Tom McAllister and Mark Ciavola, are facing criticism from the Nevada Latino community after disparaging Catherine Cortez Masto’s Mexican heritage. It’s been a while now since McAllister and
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ICYMI: Hispanic Media Coverage Continues of Congressman Heck’s Refusal to Apologize for His Long-Time Aides’ Attacks on Cortez Masto’s Heritage Watch Coverage from Telemundo Las Vegas Read Metro Noticias, El Diario, La Prensa, La Opinión, La Raza, and Fusion Background Two
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A day after the Senate and House voted to override President Obama’s veto of legislation to allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest made a statement about Congress’ action. Senator Schumer (potentially the next
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That was certainly a low bar! Last night, during the Commander-in-Chief Forum on live national television, Donald Trump kicked off his evening by lying to the American people about his position on the Iraq War — and no one stopped to call
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— by Senator Kelvin Atkinson There was never any question that Nevada’s Senate race was going to be one of the most hotly contested races of the 2016 cycle. And if there is any Nevadan who is ready and prepared to take
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White working-class voters should think twice before electing another flag-waving, immigrant-bashing, billionaire-enriching politician. — by Mitchell Zimmerman Two generations ago, many white working-class Democrats bought into Ronald Reagan’s promise of a better nation. Eager for “morning in America” — and swayed by
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Donald Trump has already #blessed us with several backwards speeches this week about immigration and foreign policy, and this Saturday he’s gearing up for another ramble, this time about education. Surprising basically no one at this point, Donald Trump’s plans for education
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The National Republican Senatorial Committee released an ad on Spanish-language television that attacks Catherine Cortez Masto’s record as Attorney General. The ad claims that crime rose under Cortez Masto’s leadership – a claim that has been called “deceitful and conniving” by Nevada
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