Foundation for a Free Society
Executive Director of the Foundation for a Free Society, a libertarian group in Austin, Texas; co-founder of the Ohio Liberty Council, an umbrella organization of Tea Party and Libertarian groups
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Jason Rink
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FROM Jason Rink
To the Point
Wealth Inequality in America Whether Washington allows a federal shutdown or not, massive cuts are being made in federal programs for the poor and the hungry. Last week, New York Times food-writer Mark Bittman and 4000 others associated with a group called Bread for the World fasted to focus on increased suffering that will barely make a dent in the deficit. They also pointed to growing inequality, with the richest 400 people now owning more wealth than 50 million American households combined. But, is it government's job to level the playing field? We hear from Bittman, an investment banker who wants to pay more taxes, economist and and others.
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