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George W. Bush: Raising taxes, as many in Congress advocate, would not only lower long-run growth prospects but also jeopardize a…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2002
Raising taxes, as many in Congress advocate, would not only lower long-run growth prospects but also jeopardize a recovery.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Fact Sheet: Economic Report: Tax Relief Package Created Jobs and Softened Recession

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