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April 's Polls

What would help the American economy the most?

What single action do you think would be the most beneficial to restoring the American economy? These options are things I've heard people propose. If you have any other suggestions, write them in the comments section.

Increase taxes on the richest 1% of the population

11 votes (28%)

Increase taxes on the richest 1% of the population
Ban or severely penalize the outsourcing of American jobs

5 votes (12%)

Ban or severely penalize the outsourcing of American jobs
Reduce income tax for all Americans

1 vote (2%)

Reduce income tax for all Americans
Citizens voluntarily commit to only buy American made products

2 votes (5%)

Citizens voluntarily commit to only buy American made products
Deportation of illegal immigrants

2 votes (5%)

Deportation of illegal immigrants
Create jobs with new environmental and/or public works projects

3 votes (7%)

Create jobs with new environmental and/or public works projects
Cut all government salaries by 7%

6 votes (15%)

Cut all government salaries by 7%
Other, please comment

9 votes (23%)

Other, please comment

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3 comments

davidsimpson I would like to see a FLAT TAX on everybody . . . No exceptions
December 11, 2011 - 1 likes this
BOTR I don't believe that it can be just one thing. How about some combination of the things listed above.
December 12, 2011 - 1 likes this
sarge I want all politicians (Fed & States) to get out of their Cadillac Healthcare Plan and go into Obamacare, which they voted for! This alone should save taxpayer tons of $$$!
January 10 - 2 like this

April's Polls

What would help the American economy the most?

April 's Polls