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Americans protest tax hikes to fund wars

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Protesters in several cities across the United States have gathered on tax day to demand an end to US-led wars abroad which have put a heavy burden on taxpayers. Protesters were especially angry after hearing that some of America’s biggest corporations like General Electric are paying no taxes this year, a Press TV correspondent in Washington reported on Friday. They were also angry with President... 

Illinois faces 66% tax boost amid budget crisis

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Reps. Dan Brady, right, R-Bloomington, and Roger Eddy, R-Hutsonville confer on the House floor during a session at the state Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn defended a massive increase in state income taxes passed by lawmakers Wednesday and promised to quickly sign the measure to help heal the state’s ailing finances. Lawmakers worked overnight to pass the increase to raise... 
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