Investigative Journalist David Cay Johnston Slams Obama-GOP Tax Deal on Democracy Now! 2 of 2

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The U.S. Senate is on the verge of approving President Obama's controversial tax deal with Republicans. Under the deal, Obama agreed to extend the Bush-era tax cut for the wealthiest Americans and reduce the estate tax in return for a 13-month extension of jobless benefits and a handful of tax credits for low- and moderate-income Americans. Democracy Now! speaks to Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist David Cay Johnston, author of the book, "Free Lunch: How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense (and Stick You with the Bill)."

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[AndrewMann552]

Buffett's a joke, elites like him basically say "yes, tax me a LITTLE higher, so these peasants won't revolt and totally kick my ass!"

[Will224000]

...besides nice art, they are investing in gold and silver... hard wealth that can be put in a suitcase when you 'Get Out Of Dodge'...

[SharpMilt]

"Free Lunch: How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense (and Stick You with the Bill).