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Jared Bernstein, Vice President Joe Biden’s economic adviser, says House bill may be "dangerous way to go." |
Proposal to tax bailout bonuses draws scrutiny
White House is cool to bill; Could violate constitution
WASHINGTON - Days after President Obama pledged to explore "every single legal avenue" to recover $165 million in bonuses paid to executives at bailed-out insurance company AIG, administration officials yesterday shied away from an effort in Congress to heavily tax the bonuses. (Full article: 892 words)
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