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Support The Troops With A War Tax

Dems should insist on paying, not borrowing, for war

Posted Apr 3, 2007 4:15 PM CDT

(Newser) – If the Democrats want to support the troops but call the question on the war, they should pass a "war tax," writes Richard Hall in the Detroit Free Press. They could adopt the supplemental appropriations, but attach an income tax surcharge to... Read full story »

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