September 28, 2005 - 8:24pm
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New Jersey Republican State Committee

How Can We Believe Anything He Says?
Corzine Votes For Higher Taxes On Social Security Benefits But Then Says He Didn'tCorzine’s Bogus Claim Today:

"'Corzine never voted to increase taxes on Social Security income, in fact he voted to reduce taxes on Social Security income,' [Ivette Mendez] said." (Gregory J. Volpe, "Forrester touts caring for seniors, property tax plan," Asbury Park Press, September 28, 2005)

But, The Record Shows Corzine Voted For Higher Taxes On Social Security Benefits:

In 2005, Voted Against Amendment To Repeal 1993 Tax Increase On Social Security Benefits, Increasing "Five-Year Tax Cut Reconciliation Instruction Figure By $63.9 Billion." (S. Con. Res. 18, CQ Vote #74: Adopted 55-45: R 50-5; D 5- 39; I 0-1, 3/17/05, Corzine Voted Nay)

In 2003, Sen. Corzine Voted Against An Amendment That Would Cut Taxes By $145.6 Billion By Repealing The 1993 Social Security Benefits Tax Increase. (S. Con. Res. 23, CQ Vote #94: Rejected 48-51: R 48-3; D 0-47; I 0-1, 3/23/03, Corzine Voted Nay)

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