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Billionaires for Budget Cuts

Billionaires for Budget Cuts is a piece of political theater organized by Working Families, with an important message: Governor Rell refuses to consider raising taxes by even a penny on those most able to pay, in order to protect vital services that our state's most vulnerable are depending on more than ever.

Here's a selection of press clips from the Billionaires Press events:

Newspaper (more)

Rell's Tax Stance Is Target Of Capitol Demonstration
Janice Podsada (Courant)

Dressed for the gilded age, members of "Billionaires for Budget Cuts" took turns "thanking" Gov. M. Jodi Rell on the steps of the state Capitol Thursday for allowing them to continue enjoying their plush lifestyle, unfettered by the threat of tax hikes.

The farce, billed as a "luxury press conference," was organized by Connecticut Working Families, which advocates policies favoring the poor and middle class.

Working Families has criticized the governor for her reluctance to raise taxes for large corporations and the state's wealthiest families, while proposing cuts to programs that benefit low- and middle-income families.

See more print coverage.

TV (more)

Faux-billionaires take credit for Conn. budget negotiations
(New England Cable News)

They aren't real rich people but they are playing wealthy to make a point.

See more TV news coverage.

Photo and Video (more)

SEIU 1199 Flickr Slideshow:

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