On the recordOctober 11, 1974
At a time when the taxpayer is already carrying the double burden of taxes and inflation, legislation such as this is most inappropriate.
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presidency.ucsb.eduGerald Ford: “At a time when the taxpayer is already carrying the double burden of taxes and inflation, legislation such as this is…”
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Veto of Railroad Retirement Benefits Legislation
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