15 TAX FACTS IN 15 DAYS: Leading up to Tax Day, I'll post a fact/day abt why we need comprehensive tax reform & fairer system. #15TaxFacts
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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) April 02, 2012Timed to coincide with President Obama’s push to pass the Buffett Rule (because, faaaaair shaaaaare!), the New Hampshire Democrat trotted out the tiresome tale of Warren Buffett’s struggling secretary:
Warren Buffett, worth $44B, pays effective tax rate of 11%. Avg is 13.5% He’s paying lower rate than his own secretary. #15TaxFacts—
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) April 02, 2012
Related video of the president’s Saturday address:
Passing the Buffett Rule So That Everyone Pays Their Fair Share