USA TODAY

Buffett to confer with Democrats on "tax fairness"
Reuters
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Warren Buffett, the magnanimous billionaire who inspired President Barack Obama's new crusade to make the rich pay more taxes, agreed to meet privately on Wednesday with Senate Democrats, aides said. Buffett was to be the …
Factbox: Obama's election year budget to target richChicago Tribune

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Warren Buffet's Moral Score Card
Manila Bulletin
If there is one guiding principle that has shaped Warren Buffett's life, beside his acute investment sense, it is “fair play.” In a profile in the Economist, he cited two sources for that motivation: His father and his first wife.
Buffett Rule Proposal Is A Win For Tax Exempt Bonds — And DivorceForbes
Liberal Sound Bites Obscure a Danger to Risk-TakersSouthern Pines Pilot
Double-taxing income on investments defies senseThe Tennessean
Albuquerque Journal (subscription)
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The Fiscal Times

Obama's 'Buffett Rule' Fails Tax Reform
The Fiscal Times
He has Warren Buffett, a lonely and awkward boy who grew up to become a ruthless dealmaker and investment genius, and has since become America's best chum. As conscience of the wealthy, the Sage of Omaha has further buffed his image by offering up …
Proposed Buffet tax rule divides apple pie evenlyEagle News
Commentary: Problem with Buffett Rule: More than millionaires will have to payPalm Beach Post
Complex tax laws defy simple solutionsDesert Dispatch
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The Guardian

Charitable donations in America rise as economy improves, new study shows
The Guardian
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett were absent from the rankings, as was media mogul Ted Turner, as the the Philanthropy 50 doesn't include payments based on pledges made in previous years. Gates donated about $68m last year toward a pledge he and his wife …
Large donations on the riseSouth Bend Tribune

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New York Times (blog)

Meet The 34 Year Old That Owns Steak 'N Shake And Has Drawn Comparisons To …
Business Insider
Biglari, who allegedly became interested in investing after he read a book about renowned investor Warren Buffett, began honing his business instincts in college when he started an internet business with a friend. After selling that business, …
Taking a Page From Buffett for His Own PathNew York Times (blog)

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Christian Science Monitor

Report: Large charitable donations on the rise
Wall Street Journal
Two people are conspicuously absent from the top 50 list this year: Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. That's because the Chronicle doesn't include payments on gifts promised in past years in its spreadsheet of top givers. Both Gates and Buffett made large …
The Most Generous People in AmericaForbes

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Commentary: Problem with Buffett Rule: More than millionaires will have to pay
Palm Beach Post
Access our regular syndicated columnists through the following links: By Michael Kinsley As everybody knows by now, Warren Buffett – class traitor – pays a smaller share of his income in taxes than does his secretary, Debbie Bosanek.
Complex tax laws defy simple solutionsDesert Dispatch
Cong. Baldwin introduces "Buffett Rule" in the HouseMilwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)
Buffett loses his haloNew York Post
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Forbes

Buffett's Patient Bet on Housing Recovery
Forbes
Warren Buffett has been anything but shy when it comes to expressing his optimistic view towards the US economy. Whether it is through newspapers, television interviews, or face-to-face interactions like his annual shareholder's meeting, …

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Buffett Railroad Boosts Capital Plan to $3.
BusinessWeek
1 (Bloomberg) — Burlington Northern Santa Fe, the railroad controlled by Warren Buffett, plans $3.9 billion in capital spending this year, an increase of 11 percent from 2011, as the company boosts capacity for coal shipments.

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The Fiscal Times

Would tax hike on millionaires help Miss.?
Jackson Clarion Ledger
24 State of the Union address, Obama made a case for enforcing a minimum tax rate of 30 percent on anyone making more than $1 million, noting even billionaire Warren Buffett says it's unfair his rate is lower than his secretary's.
Economic Fairness Lessons Of Warren Buffet's Secretary Or How Not to Avoid TaxesExaminer.com
Obama: God Loves You and Has a Wonderful Tax Plan for Your LifeCrosswalk.com (blog)

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