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President George W. Bush's plan to eliminate the tax on dividends is, yes, just another gift from an administration of rich men to other rich men (and women). Bush's motives for the tax cuts are clear: Increase the deficit so he can argue that more programs for the needy, middle class and...

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Published inNewsday
Main Author Harry Anderson, Robert Ackerberg, Bruce Chilton, James Holland
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Long Island, N.Y Newsday LLC 10.01.2003
EditionCombined editions
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Summary:President George W. Bush's plan to eliminate the tax on dividends is, yes, just another gift from an administration of rich men to other rich men (and women). Bush's motives for the tax cuts are clear: Increase the deficit so he can argue that more programs for the needy, middle class and aged can be cut to balance the budget. Simply put, Bush's plan can be compared with caring for the hungry sparrows by feeding more oats to the horses.