Activists in More than 20 Countries Urge G20 Leaders to Tax Speculators
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U.S. Groups Join Global Call to Tax Speculators
Over 30 national organizations signed this letter urging President Obama to take action at home and abroad to stop rampant financial speculation.
Taxing Financial Speculation, Raising Funds for Critical Needs
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