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That didn’t take long.

Only a year after Dubya’s tax buyoff, the government is in deep.

Author KcMPosted on June 12, 2002March 6, 2013Categories Dubyanomics, Election 2004, GOP, Political Economy, Politics (2002-2004), Taxes, The Dubya EraTags George W. Bush, Taxes

Death and taxes.

In related news, Daschle opens debate on the estate tax. Sounds like the plan is to raise the exemption so high that the GOP are forced to admit they’re backing the repeal solely for the benefit of their multimillionaire masters. Smart play, particularly in an election year.

Author KcMPosted on June 12, 2002March 6, 2013Categories Congress, Election 2002, Political Economy, Politics (2002-2004), Taxes, The SenateTags Estate Tax, Tom Daschle

You can take it with you.

The Republican House, with the aid of 40 Dem defectors, vote to kill the estate tax. So where’s the money for Dubya’s new homeland security initiatives going to come from…or anything else, for that matter?

Author KcMPosted on June 7, 2002March 6, 2013Categories Congress, Election 2002, Political Economy, Politics (2002-2004), Taxes, The DeLay HouseTags Estate Tax

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