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Lyndon Johnson: “At the State and local level we see responsibilities rising faster than revenues, while at the Federal level an average…”

On the recordOctober 27, 1964
At the State and local level we see responsibilities rising faster than revenues, while at the Federal level an average annual revenue growth of some $6 billion provides a comfortable margin for Federal tax reduction, Federal programs, and more generous help to State and local units.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Presidential Statement No. 6 on Economic Issues: Strengthening State-Local Government.

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