Warren Buffett, who criticized the tax code for favoring wealthy investors like himself, comes across as a hypocrite by helping to finance a deal that would allow Burger King to pay lower taxes by moving its headquarters to Canada. Not exactly the "Buffett Rule" President Obama had in mind in his 2012 campaign.



Could it be the kiss that cost Democrats a Senate seat? Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C., is in a tight race for reelection and there was speculation she wouldn't be seen with President Obama on a visit to her state. She blasted the president on the VA hospital scandal ahead of his visit, but then greeted him warmly on his arrival with an embrace and a buss on the cheek, reports the Washington Post. They exchanged another well-photographed hug after Obama's speech.


How Your Taxes Are Spent
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is investigating misuse of taxpayer dollars at the Labor Department, including spending $2,627 a week to produce propaganda elevator posters. One featured former Secretary Hilda Solis rallying alongside activist Rev. Al Sharpton. The agency spent at least $725,000 on producing the posters and other self-promoting materials.