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Defining Wealth

WTTW News | September 27, 2010, 7:00 pm

What classifies an American as rich? One University of Chicago law school professor has triggered a national debate with his blog. We look at the income tax issue from a different perspective.

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  • The Heartland Institute
  • "Law Professor's Blog Post Sparks Controversy Over Why The Rich Don't Feel 'Rich'"--Huffington Post 9/21/10

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