White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest confirmed Monday that President Obama is "very interested" in the idea of raising taxes through unitlateral executive action.
"The president certainly has not indicated any reticence in using his executive authority to try and advance an agenda that benefits middle class Americans," Earnest said in response to a question about Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) calling on Obama to raise more than $100 billion in taxes through IRS executive action.
"Now I don't want to leave you with the impression that there is some imminent announcement, there is not, at least that I know of," Earnest continued. "But the president has asked his team to examine the array of executive authorities that are available to him to try to make progress on his goals. So I am not in a position to talk in any detail at this point, but the president is very interested in this avenue generally," Earnest finished.
Sanders sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Friday identifying a number of executive actions he believes the IRS could take, without any input from Congress, that would close loopholes currently used by corporations.
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Obama Very Interested in Raising Our Taxes Again? For what, need more money for Michelle's Vacations and New Golf Club Membership? Someone please tell Barry about history of King George "Executive Order on Raising Taxes" and the Boston Tea Party that followed in 1776. It may be happening again!
ReplyDeleteHow? Explain how we can revolt against it? The people we elected can't or won't touch him. How can we?
DeleteThat is the Million Dollar Question no one can answer. But I say this - When the Sh@$ Hits Fan, we better be ready. Form Small Band of Brothers and Prepare to Resist. I believe the Truth Will Prevail and Lies Will Be Defeated, but it will take some time.
Deletewhat does Obama care, congress is doing nothing to stop him
ReplyDeleteTime to revolt and take no hostages!!
ReplyDeleteTaxation without Representation! Time for the revolution, throw the Muslim Bastard in the harbor!
ReplyDeleteWhy is this illegal Muslim from Kenya still your President. You people are ignorant morons for thinking he is qualified or deserving to be a president. Lazy Ass traitors.
ReplyDeleteThe people need to storm the capital freedom or live a goverment subject and best be loyal
ReplyDeleteWe need to take away his pens and phones permanently by impeachment! N0 president has gone around congress nor ignored the rule of law and the Constitution like this phony 'natural born' (sic) president has. No other president has done as much as he has to hide his past either! Where is the legal document for his name change? He is an imposter!
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