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Monday, March 17, 2008
Can Ga. Afford $750 million tax cut?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gov. Sonny Perdue opposes House legislation that would eliminate property taxes on cars. He called the tax cut “pandering” to voters in an election year and worries that it could hurt education and health care programs. An AJC editorial today takes a similar position. But State Rep. Mark Burkhalter, a Republican from Johns Creek, argues that the tax cut will boost the state’s economy, leading to more revenue. Who is right?
