Poll Says 6 In 10 Americans Back Tax Hike On Income Over $250,000

By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Wed, 11/28/2012 - 8:37am

WASHINGTON -- Six in 10 Americans support a tax increase on annual income of more than $250,000, according to a nationwide poll released Wednesday.

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