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To: Art Bechhoefer who wrote (145856)	10/24/2006 6:09:42 PM
From: JGoren	Respond to of 152472

not if the Dems get in control; look for a higher tax on dividends and capital gains. Qcom has not been shy about raising the dividend, but with all the uncertainty out there now (litigation and NOK licensing agreement), I would have to assume it is not a good time to raise the dividend. EU commission could take a bite out of cash with a fine; NOK could stop paying royalties; R&D expenses necessarily rising. On the other hand, it sure would be a "vote of confidence" in the future by management.