Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The Better Bargain: Transaction Tax, Not Austerity | Common Dreams

The Better Bargain: Transaction Tax, Not Austerity | Common Dreams
"On the eve of Occupy Wall Street’s first anniversary, Congressman Keith Ellison introduced a much-needed common sense bill: HR 6411, the Inclusive Prosperity Act. The bill taxes financial transactions to generate revenue for social needs. Amid our consensus-narrowed, deficit-obsessed political debate, it’s a call to arms, and a breath of fresh air."