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Obama on Bush Tax Cuts: 'Let's Do What We Agree On'

President argues we 'can't afford' cuts for the rich

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 9, 2012 11:47 AM CDT

(Newser) – Barack Obama gave a speech today outlining his argument for extending the Bush tax cuts for everyone making less than $250,000 a year, while allowing cuts for the wealthiest Americans—"folks like myself"—to expire on Jan 1. Republicans, of course, want... Read full story »

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Obama on Bush Tax Cuts: 'Let's Do What We Agree On'

President argues we 'can't afford' cuts for the rich

Barack Obama • speech • President Obama speech • Bush tax cuts

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