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Increasing Taxes on Middle-Class Families Will Hurt Consumer Spending

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Increasing Taxes on Middle-Class Families Will Hurt Consumer Spending

As we move into the holiday shopping season, the National Economic Council and the Council of Economic Advisers just released a new report, The Middle-Class Tax Cuts’ Impact on Consumer Spending and Retailers.

If Congress doesn't act, middle-class families will see their income taxes go up on January 1st. The typical middle-class family will see their taxes go up by $2,200 next year, burdening businesses and retailers across the nation.

Find out more about the report on middle-class tax cuts and retail and consumer spending.

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10:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

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