A group of tech billionaires in California, led by a co-founder of Google, are opposing a proposed one-time wealth tax that would raise funds for healthcare services. The specific details of the opposition effort are not provided in the article. No key numbers or figures are mentioned to quantify the potential impact of the tax or the opposition. This is a reporting of an opinion and action taken by tech billionaires in California, with no additional context or analysis.
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Google co-founder Larry Page and other tech billionaires in California are opposing a proposed one-time wealth tax, which aims to raise revenue for healthcare services. The tax would target their vast fortunes, although the exact amount is not specified. This proposal has sparked resistance from these wealthy individuals, who are arguing against the tax's imposition on them.
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