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NIXON-MCGOVERN, ET AL
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On the national political trail today, President Nixon issued a direct challenge to Congress. In a nationwide radio broadcast, Nixon said higher taxes could result if Congress fails to approve his proposal 250 (B) billion dollar
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spending ceiling.
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He also# promised to try not to
rais0 taxes if he's re-elected...not only next year, bu for the next four years. Democratic standard-bearer George McGovern today told a Kansas City audience he thinks Nixon plans to raise taxes...because if taxes are not hiked, the budget deficit could run to 20 or 25 (B) billion
dollars.
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McGovern
campaigned with
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Senator Thomas Eagleton in his deposed running-mate's