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The Bush tax cuts (along with some Obama tax cuts) were responsible for just 24 percent. [29] The New York Times stated in an editorial that the full Bush-era tax cuts were the single biggest contributor to the deficit over the past decade, reducing revenues by about $1.8 trillion between 2002 and 2009. [30]
However, Bush soon confirmed that tax increases were on the table. [3]: 34 Some of the most enraged over the change in policy were other Republicans, including House Whip Newt Gingrich, the Senate leadership, and Vice President Dan Quayle. They felt Bush had destroyed the Republicans' most potent election plank for years to come.
The top marginal tax rate on income of 39.6%, provided for under the expiration of the 2001 portion of the Bush tax cuts, was retained. This was an increase from the 2003–2012 rate of 35%. [3] The top marginal tax rate on long-term capital gains of 20%, provided for under the expiration of the 2003 portion of the Bush tax cuts, was retained.
(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman is urging lawmakers to extend President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. Many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire at the end of ...
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Bush initially announced that federal workers would not be paid for the furlough days, but Congress passed legislation granting them back pay due to the threat of lawsuits. [8] The cost of the shutdown was $1.68 million, mainly as a result of lost revenue, not including back pay amounting to an additional $837,000.
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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 21 February 2025. 2013 tax increase and spending decrease This article is part of a series on the Budget and debt in the United States of America Major dimensions Economy Expenditures Federal budget Financial position Military budget Public debt Taxation Unemployment Gov't spending Programs Medicare ...