The $11 Billion Cost for One Week of War, and a New ‘Millionaires’ Tax’
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One week of war costs $11 billion, alongside a discussion of a new 'Millionaires' Tax.'
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A new "millionaires' tax" proposal accompanies analysis showing one week of war costs $11 billion. Planned Parenthood has launched Botox services as a new offering.
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