Most of the presidential candidates' economic packages involve 'tax br…

Dave Barry
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Most of the presidential candidates' economic packages involve 'tax breaks,' which is when the government, amid great fanfare, generously decides not to take quite so much of your income. In other words, these candidates are trying to buy your votes with your own money. ✨ The Bucks Drop Here. Washington Post Magazine, February 9, 1992.
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