Flat tax renews fight on trickle-down economics
The flat tax reemerges in Republican presidential debates with Romney, Cain, and Perry promoting variations. Critics in Congress warn it favors the rich, while supporters say it simplifies taxes. Obama and Democrats press for higher taxes on the wealthy amid calls for broader economic reform.
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