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b_b · 3359 days ago · link · · parent · post: Trans Pacific Partnership: Obama ready to defy Democrats to push secretive trade deal
Not sure if you've taken a look at the president's new budget proposal, but it's quite strong. Repatriation of offshore monies is one of its tenets, via a surcharge of 14% on previously untaxed profits, regardless of whether or not they're brought back to the U.S. The proceeds would be used to pay for infrastructure improvements, thus forcing companies to invest in the things they use to get richer by the day. Sadly, I'm sure it's dead in the water, rather than a jump off point for negotiations with the crazies on the Hill.