There is a direct link between the federal tax cut of 2001 and state tax increases in 2003. When the federal government's mistakes force states to raise their taxes, it not only robs Peter to pay Paul, but it hurts hard-working families and it undermines our economy's strength.
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Without economy none can be rich, and with it few will be poor.
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He who will not economize will have to agonize.
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There can be no economy where there is no efficiency.
