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Monday, November 24, 2008 12:00 AM

Barack Obama, honeymoon killer?

The Clintonites in his Cabinet, forgiveness for Lieberman, the creeping signs of centrism -- progressives aren't ready to panic, yet.
By Mike Madden

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  • Monday, November 24, 2008 06:33 AM

    At least someone understands you don't cut taxes on the rich when you have record debt

    LONDON (AFP) - The British government is expected to hit the rich to pay for tax cuts aimed at getting consumers spending again in an economic stimulus package set to be unveiled Monday.

    In a bid to counter a looming recession, Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling was widely expected to announce a future rise in income tax for top earners while cutting value added tax (VAT) to revitalise spending on goods and services.

    http://www.afp.com/english/news/stories/newsmlmmd.2f7270fb6a3e84a0e708c757c66e1931.181.html

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