Senators propose repealing tax aimed at wealthy that hits more middle class

Monday, May 23, 2005

WASHINGTON -- It was intended to catch wealthy tax dodgers, but instead has crept closer to the middle class over the years. So a bipartisan group of senators wants to eliminate the alternative minimum tax even though it would deprive the government of billions of dollars in revenue.

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