Barack Obama on Tax

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Official Site: Tax Reform
Official Site: Tax Fairness for the Middle Class
On the Issues: Barack Obama on Tax Reform
Brookings Institute: "Speech on the Economy, Opportunity and Tax Policy" (2007)
- "The truth is, most Americans aren't asking for a lot. They don't need overseas tax shelters, they don't need a long list of loopholes. All they want is a fair shake, and they could stand a break because most Americans have simple dreams"
New York Times: "Obama Proposes Tax Cuts for Middle Class and Elderly" (2007)
- "Mr. Obama said he would give a $500 tax credit to more than 150 million workers, create a tax credit for homeowners who do not itemize their deductions and eliminate income taxes for older taxpayers who make less than $50,000 a year"
CNN: "Obama Tax Plan: $80 Billion in Cuts, Five-Minute Filings" (2007)
YouTube: Senator Obama on Taxation and the Wealth Gap (Time 04:45)

Google News: Barack Obama on Tax
Reuters: "Barack Obama Proposes $75 Billion Stimulus Plan" (January 18, 2008)
- "We need that middle-class tax cut now more than ever -- not five months from now or five weeks from now, but now...I'm announcing a plan to jump-start the economy by putting money in the pockets of those who need it most and will spend it quickly"
FOX News: "Barack Obama Advisers Unveil Economic Stimulus Plan" (January 13, 2008)
MSNBC: "Obama to Push for hHigher Social Security Tax" (2007)
ABC News: "Obama Floats Social Security Tax Hike" (2007)
Chicago Tribune: "Obamas Release Tax Returns" (2007)

Nevada Appeal: "Clinton Accusing Obama of $1 Trillion Tax Increase..." (January 17, 2008)
No Quarter: Obama Wants to Emulate Reagan? (January 16, 2008)
Economist Brad DeLong: Economic Stimulus Plans: Why I Like Barack Obama's (January 15, 2008)
Politifact: Obama Targets Cayman 'Tax Scam' (January 9, 2008)
Matthew Yglesias: Obama Tax Plan (2007)