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On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
Those tax cuts won't pay for themselves, that they will add significantly to the deficit.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

McClintock argues against extending Bush tax cuts, citing their negative impact on the deficit.

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