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Democrats, Republicans and Taxes
Republicans and Democrats agree that it's time to reform the tax code, but "reform" almost always means that, when somebody's taxes go down, somebody else's go up. Also, former Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto defies emergency rule, and on Capitol Hill and the Bush White House France is back.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenRepublicans and Democrats agree that it's time to reform the tax code, but "reform" almost always means that, when somebody's taxes go down, somebody else's go up. Is tax reform a great presidential issue for Democrats or a gift to Republicans? How would it impact the people who pay for campaigns? Also, former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto defies Presidential emergency rule, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy mends fences at the Bush White House and a joint session of Congress.
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3 storiesBhutto Calls for Demonstrations Despite Pakistani Government Crackdown
After meeting with some opposition parties today, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto called a rally for Friday, despite an official ban. She also demanded that President Pervez Musharraf stand down as head of the Army and end the emergency rule he imposed five days ago.
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Polls show Americans believe that President Bush's tax cuts helped the rich at the expense of the middle class. Will Congress do something about it?
Read the story36 minFrance's Sarkozy Meets with President Bush
When French President Jacques Chirac opposed the Iraq invasion in 2003, French Fries became "Freedom Fries" in the US Senate dining room. Last night, there was a state dinner for the new French President at the Bush White House, and today, President Nicolas Sarkozy addressed a joint session of Congress to standing ovations.
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