For any mortgage it's onerous, but for a fixed rate I think it's really difficult.

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This onerous tax on capital is a U.S. competitive disadvantage in the global economy, which is why Congress agreed in 2003 to cut the rates on dividends and capital gains.

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She should, in fact, move in the opposite direction-- take a machete to Germany's onerous taxes and regulations.

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