[statecom-discuss] Re: Democrats bow to Wall Street

[Mike Heichman]

> *Democrats bow to Wall Street, saving tax break for billionaires:*
>  
> The Democratic Party leadership in the US Senate has effectively 
> killed proposals put forward earlier this year to close a tax loophole 
> that allows billionaire managers of hedge and private equity funds to 
> enjoy tax rates on their income that are far lower than those imposed 
> on average American workers.
> http://www.wsws.org/articles/2007/oct2007/hedg-o10.shtml