Dems try to tie tax cut costs to programs they say lack cash

Tuesday, June 24, 2003

WASHINGTON -- Having failed to halt the Republican tax-cutting juggernaut, congressional Democrats are trying a new tactic: linking tax reductions to what they say are shortfalls for protecting ports, educating handicapped students and paying for other programs.

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