[hedgetrimmer]

Actually they have removed the taxes from corporations. The tariffs that used to fund this country are negated by 'free trade', so that goods manufactured abroad can be brought in without tariffs.

How many taxes did, for example, GE pay last year?

How much free tax payer money were they granted last year from the government to pursue business interests they were fully capable of funding themselves?

[Toddsterpatriot]

How many taxes did, for example, GE pay last year?

Last year, about $5.7 billion .

How much free tax payer money were they granted last year from the government to pursue business interests they were fully capable of funding themselves?

Too much. Corporate welfare should be eliminated.