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Arapahoe Philharmonic conductor Vincent C. LaGuardia Jr.
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What the party needs is not simply a new candidate.
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JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon appeared on CNBC the other day, complaining about the awful tax burden felt by very wealthy people like him. Unfortunately ... Dimon flubbed the key details. ...Dimon is also overlooking the marginal nature of the federal income tax structure.
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Speaking as one Fred to another, thanks much for accepting my friend request and for the great writing.
A Happy Progressive New Year!!
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Thank you for the Hospital of Horrors story. It's a sad, but somewhat common story of how the sick, pained or injured are treated.
Great comments and seeds... Keep up the good work!
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