I will make my question quick. A few years ago my friends on the other side of the aisle said when we wanted to slow the rate of growth and increase some funding for Medicare, that was called a cut. So the same definition would apply. If the gentleman wants to repeal the Bush tax cut, that is a tax increase.
Discussing the implications of repealing the Bush tax cut during a debate.
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