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Ron Johnson: “In 2008, according to the Tax Foundation, the top 1% paid…”

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Ron Johnson at Budget Committee -- March 15

Published March 15, 2011 | Video Starts at 07:45

It would be better than what we got today, this new one. Mr. Chair, can I just ask one more question? Senator Minci just hit on progressivity and I wanted to ask that question. In 2008, according to the Tax Foundation, the top 1% paid 38% of the total income tax. The top 5%, almost 60%. The top 50% paid 97% of all income tax. Isn't one of our problems in terms of generating revenue. (07:45–07:52)

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Asserts that in 2008, the top 1% of earners paid 38% of total income tax.

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