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Should the wealthiest 2% of Americans pay higher taxes?

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Chat live with Yelenna Rondon at www.yrimc.com and get answers to your general financial questions.

President Obama plans to increase government revenues by allowing the current tax legislation to expire in 2010 increasing the highest income tax rate to 39.6% from the current 35%. Who are the top 2% of Americans earning above $250,000 that the President refers to? What is their role in economic growth? Are there still 2% of Americans earnings above $250,000 after the collapse of multiple corporations, investment firms and hedge funds? What are your thoughts?