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To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (252679)	12/30/2007 7:27:58 PM
From: Katelew	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

Where can you truly make meaningful cuts, Nadine, without creating substantial dislocations in the economy?

To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (252679)	12/30/2007 11:01:17 PM
From: bentway	Respond to of 281500

"the Bush tax cuts have actually made Federal tax receipts RISE by 40%," Compared to what? The recession when he came into office? The freaked-out economy after 9/11? Somehow he still seems to waste money faster than he can collect it.

To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (252679)	12/31/2007 10:39:54 AM
From: c.hinton	Respond to of 281500

The is also the AMT problem combined with inflation and an excessivly loose monetary policy that have added to the coffers. and whatch out, somebody will suggest reductions in aid to israel and a withdrawal from iraq as meaningful ways to reduce the deficit.