Bush Pitches Tax Cuts On 'Tax Day'

[Judi Lynn]

Bush Pitches Tax Cuts On 'Tax Day'

April 15, 2004



(CBS/AP) Introduced as the "tax-cutter-in-chief," President Bush marked tax return deadline day by saying the tax cuts enacted on his watch have made the economy stronger, reports CBS News White House Correspondent Mark Knoller.

"Tax day is something most people don't look forward to, but this year it's a little better because of the tax relief we delivered and the economy is stronger for it," Mr. Bush said.

The president made his tax day remarks during a quick trip to Iowa, a state he lost in 2000 but hopes to win this year. He cast a spotlight on his economic record, declaring that while inflation and interest rates are low, home ownership is at the highest rate ever.

The president said the American people expect the government to keep the taxpayers' burden as low as possible and "I take that responsibility seriously."
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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/02/09/politics/main598867.shtml

[cornfedyank]

1. i listened to a call in show---did not sound good

an a.m. talk show from des moines had 90 minutes worth of call-in so people could ask the questions they would ask the president. 75% were thank god for gb, a good honest decent man. just people that listen to the sound bites and go yup. nobody said well he talks a good game, but look at his actions. i did not like it.

after lunch i listened to him on the radio for another 90 minutes. make the tax cuts permanent or the dems will raise taxes on honest, hard working folk was that message. throw in a little god and family values swill.

made me so mad i rode around the isu campus twice hollering, politely of course, that george bush was a bum. no one threw stones, so there is hope. But this thing is a long way from decided yet.

the grain prices are very high right now and farmers like that.

wage peace---it's cheaper.