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U.S. Rep Xavier Becerra (D-CA)

U.S. Rep Xavier Becerra (D-CA)

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Monday, April 9, 2012 | 7:30 p.m.

Why should the wealthiest Americans pay a lower tax rate than the middle class? Democrats are making the case for the Buffett Rule, named for the billionaire who says he pays a lower tax rate than his secretary. Will it pose a problem for U.S. Senator Dean Heller? We'll ask a prominent Democrat making the rounds for President Obama. Plus, a farm to fork event in Overton raided by the health department draws national attention. What's next in line for government regulation? Bake sales? We'll hear from the farmer forced to douse her harvest in bleach.

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