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Curbing billionaire’s political power Oxfam has advocated for a slew of policy changes to curb the political power of the wealthy, including the regulation of lobbies and campaign financing, as well as imposing wealth taxes to reduce the political and economic powers of the superrich.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
To encourage billionaires to deliver, Trump in his first year pursued policies on artificial intelligence and financial regulation that can benefit the wealthy, along with tax cuts, reduced IRS enforcement and fewer regulatory burdens for large-scale investments.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the idea that college football specifically has become a lawless jungle that only benefits the wealthy would be turned on its head if the Hoosiers pull off an undefeated season and take down storied program after storied program.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Since settling in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito, the couple aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
To encourage billionaires to deliver, Trump in his first year pursued policies on artificial intelligence and financial regulation that can benefit the wealthy, along with tax cuts, reduced IRS enforcement and fewer regulatory burdens for large-scale investments.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the idea that college football specifically has become a lawless jungle that only benefits the wealthy would be turned on its head if the Hoosiers pull off an undefeated season and take down storied program after storied program.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Since settling in the wealthy coastal city of Montecito, the couple aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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“The wealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wealthy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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