Sergey Brin, John Doerr, and Peter Thiel lead billionaires opposing California's proposed wealth tax
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Brent D. Griffiths
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Google cofounder Sergey Brin has donated $82 million, and along with John Doerr ($94 million combined) and Peter Thiel ($3 million), is leading a group of billionaires and tech elites opposing California's proposed billionaire tax. The article details how these wealthy individuals are using their financial resources to influence tax policy in California, highlighting the tension between progressive taxation proposals and the political spending power of the ultra-wealthy.
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bskySergey Brin, John Doerr, and Peter Thiel lead billionaires opposing California's proposed wealth taxbusinessinsider.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledGoogle cofounder Sergey Brin has poured $82 million into an effort to undercut California's proposed billionaire tax.
Sergey Brin and John Doerr have donated a combined $94 million to undercut California's proposed billionaire tax.
Peter Thiel has donated $3 mil
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