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to the editor.  President Barack Obama is claiming that 97
percent of small businesses make under $250,000 and therefore
would not be affected by the tax increase he wants for those
making over that amount.  His numbers are confirmed by the Tax
Policy Center and the Congressional Research Service. Yet,
Republican House Speaker John Boehner rejects the tax increase
on those making over $250,000, claiming it would hurt small
businesses.  If only 3 percent of small businesses make over
$250,000, his argument has no merit. Yet, this is the kind of
nonsensical argument Republicans are making to