Elizabeth Warren

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Elizabeth Ann Warren is an American attorney, academic, and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Massachusetts since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for consumer protection, economic equality, and corporate regulation. Warren gained national recognition for her work in establishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and has focused on issues such as student debt relief and healthcare reform during her tenure in the Senate.

Apr 26, 2021

If enacted, the law would generally impose an annual 2 percent wealth tax on the net value of a taxpayer's total assets above $50 million.

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Apr 26, 2021

Based on fact, the wealthiest in this country are paying less in taxes than everyone else.

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Apr 26, 2021

Equity and simplicity may also not be compatible goals.

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Apr 26, 2021

Given how far we have let this inequality grow, I do not see how we can address this problem other than with a wealth tax.

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Apr 26, 2021

I'm disappointed that Mr. Cooperman decided he was more comfortable taking softball questions on cable news than subjecting his views to debate in the U.S. Senate.

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Apr 26, 2021

But history tells us that such massive inequality is invariably correlated to corruption, unrest, and failed governance.

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Apr 26, 2021

The only people who stand to benefit from a weaker IRS are wealthy tax cheats.

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Apr 26, 2021

Abolishing an unjust system should not be dependent on revenue.

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Apr 26, 2021

A fair and just tax system is one that doesn't privilege wealth over work.