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President George W. Bush delivering his State of the Union speech before a joint session of Congress

Three Reasons to Let the Bush Tax Cuts Expire

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October 10, 2011

President Obama should let the Bush 2001/2003 tax cuts expire at the end of 2012, not only for the wealthiest Americans but also for couples with incomes under $250,000 and for individuals with incomes under $200,000.  To accomplish this goal he needs to do nothing.  Gridlock and inertia are on his side.  Letting the tax…