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Europe tried wealth taxes. Most gave up.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act in March. The proposal would impose a 5% annual wealth tax on the roughly 938 Americans with a net worth exceeding $1 billion.
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Budget Bloat: $5.7 billion deficit prompts prediction of 'crisis' in Pennsylvania
There has been no public indication by Gov. Josh Shapiro or any of the 253 lawmakers of any agreement to reduce gap.
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Louisiana climate lawsuit ban headed to full Senate vote
With backing from a range of industry trade groups, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act seeks to proactively shield fossil fuel companies, private businesses, and government entities from national "climate lawfare."
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Report: New York losing more taxpayers to outmigration
New Jersey and Florida were the biggest beneficiaries of New York's transplants.
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Senate Dems block effort to reform program accused of facilitating abuse of migrant children
Only former Democrat-turned Independent, Sen. Joe Manchin from West Virginia, joined Republicans.
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Three dead after crossing border in Arizona, CBP warns of heat risk
Heat-related health issues for migrants are not uncommon along the southern border in summer.
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Mask-wearing shot put athlete Raven Saunders to represent Team USA
Saunders to compete with Team USA for third time after second-place finish in Olympic trials
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Pat Tillman's mother upset by decision to give Prince Harry ESPY award named in son's honor
Tillman enlisted in the U.S. military after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and was killed by friendly fire in 2004.
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Trump Media selected for Russell 1000 and Russell 3000 Indexes
"The Russell 3000 Index encompasses the 3,000 largest U.S.-traded stocks by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes. Membership in these indexes is updated annually and remains in place for one year," read a news release from the company
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New Indiana laws on teen workers, happy hours take effect Sunday
Under new law, teens as young as 14 will be able to work past 7 p.m. local time during the summer with parental permission.
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New study finds Chicago ranks among worst run cities in country, especially regarding economics
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently urged for more taxpayer resources.
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Simone Biles leads the pack at the end of day one of the women's gymnastics Olympic trials
If Biles advances to the Olympics, it will be her third appearance. She first competed in the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
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New Mexico judge rejects Alec Baldwin's final pre-trial bid to dismiss Rust charges over damaged gun
Baldwin's defense team argued that the judge Mary Marlowe Sommer should dismiss the case because the gun that Baldwin allegedly fired was accidentally damaged during forensic testing at an FBI lab, which they claim means Baldwin would not be subject to a fair trial.