Politics

Why the Republicans Can’t Be Content to Pass Just Anything on Taxes

The Fine Print

The Reagan and Kennedy tax cuts led to growth. The Bush cuts largely didn’t. Therein are found important lessons for today’s GOP on what it should pass.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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Matt Lewis

Matt Lewis

Senior Columnist

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