"Korey Hartwich" <[email protected]> wrote:
<blockquote> I’m writing to ask for your help in building support for an important step to get the U.S. economy moving again and cut the risk of future financial catastrophes. Will you join an open letter from economists and financial analysts to President Obama, Treasury Secretary Lew, and Members of Congress proposing a financial transaction tax? </blockquote> After looking at HR1579 (Rep. Ellison's bill), I don't see any reason to support it. I haven't seen a rational argument for such a large transaction tax although the the things that would be financed are laudable. It would be much better to support a VAT that would help the balance of trade. -- Ron <blockquote> <blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote>
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