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Are tax credits welfare?

Nov. 3, 2008
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama says his economic plan would offer a tax break to 95% of working Americans.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa