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Tom McClintock: In 1945, Harry Truman abolished the excess profits tax. He slashed Federal income tax rates.

On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
In 1945, Harry Truman abolished the excess profits tax. He slashed Federal income tax rates.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock highlights Truman's tax cuts and spending cuts post-WWII.

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