The rich who ask to pay more taxes
A group of wealthy people believe they should pay more in taxes and are circulating a petition to support the reversal of the tax cuts on top income earners enacted during the Bush administration.9:06 a.m.Chuck Collins: head of Wealth for the Common Good and senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Analysis, where he directs the program on Inequality and the Common Good.
Eric Schoenberg: Adjunct Associate Professor of Marketing at Columbia Business School.
Curtis Dubay: senior policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation, where he specializes in tax issues.
Home repair at summer's end
Homeowners are making the most of the summer with President Obama's tax credits to upgrade everything from windows to roofs with energy-efficient products. Midmorning's home care team tackle questions about home repair and design.10:06 a.m.John Trostle: is an FHA-certified home inspector.
Samantha Strong: is a licensed general contractor, designer, and certified eco-broker. She is the founder of Metamorphosis realty.
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