On the recordSeptember 15, 2010
I do not believe that it would be appropriate to take $700 billion over the next 10 years and devote it to a tax cut for the wealthiest Americans.
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Jacob J. Lew
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congress.govI do not believe that it would be appropriate to take $700 billion over the next 10 years and devote it to a tax cut for the wealthiest Americans.
Jacob J. Lew argues against tax cuts for the wealthy, citing fiscal policy concerns.
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