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[–] Natanael@infosec.pub 1 points 9 hours ago (1 children)
[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 3 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (1 children)

Kutter points out that “Joe Biden is the first president in recent memory to press for significantly higher taxes on the very rich.”

Individual tax rates did not change under Biden

This couple with the tangible benefits provided through his America Recovery Act, the Building Back Better Initiative and Infrastructure Investment Act; could help Democrats in 2024 among swing voters

None of these were progressive. They were all tax benefits and grants to big business, specifically in the tech industry. And these businesses were largely aligned with the Trump coalition.

Also, Jesus Christ, please include a "Jump to Recipe" on this article so I can find your points without an hour of scrolling.

[–] Natanael@infosec.pub 0 points 5 hours ago (1 children)
[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

Biden’s Department of Labor reopened the issue and proposed a rule at the end of August that would push up that cutoff by nearly $20,000 — to $55,000. The draft regulation, which still needs to be finalized

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