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Robert C. Byrd: “In other words, we are told that we must have the surtax to fight inflation. What it amounts to is simply that we will…”

On the recordJuly 9, 1969
In other words, we are told that we must have the surtax to fight inflation. What it amounts to is simply that we will collect more money to fight inflation, and we will spend more money to feed inflation.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Jul 9, 1969

Editor's note · Context

Debating a conference report extending the income tax surcharge without expenditure cuts.

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