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Tom McClintock: Cut spending four percent. Now, George W. Bush takes office, and ends up increasing federal spending by a full two…

On the recordMarch 9, 2011
Cut spending four percent. Now, George W. Bush takes office, and ends up increasing federal spending by a full two percent of GDP.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock contrasts spending policies of Clinton and Bush administrations.

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