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Gerald Ford: “Unfortunately, the Congress attached to this desirable provision unacceptable tax riders which would grant windfall…”

On the recordNovember 25, 1974
Unfortunately, the Congress attached to this desirable provision unacceptable tax riders which would grant windfall benefits to individuals already compensated for property losses resulting from certain disasters in 1972.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Veto of Zinc Tariff Legislation Containing Tax Riders

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