... at one of the lowest rates in 50 years," said Obama. "Warren Buffett is paying a lower rate than his secretary. Meanwhile, over the last 30 years, the tax rates for middle-class families have barely budged" (Kuhnhenn). "Should we ask middle-class Americans to pay even more at a time when their budgets are already stretched to the breaking point? Or should we ... ask some of the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share?" Obama asked. "I think asking a billionaire to pay at least the same tax rate as his secretary is just common sense" ( ... ...

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