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Originally published on Nov 16, 2011 by PBS NewsHour

‘Patriotic Millionaires’ Lobby Congress for Higher Taxes on Rich

by Jeffery Brown

Jeffrey Brown talks to Patriotic Millionaire Garrett Gruener, founder of Ask.com


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