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George W. Bush: “116 million taxpayers will see their taxes go up by $1,800 on average if Congress allows the tax cuts to expire.”

On the recordApril 2, 2008
116 million taxpayers will see their taxes go up by $1,800 on average if Congress allows the tax cuts to expire.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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