During His First Year in Office, George W

question 53

Multiple Choice

During his first year in office, George W. Bush

• A) raised tax rates for wealthy Americans.
• B) sponsored legislation to protect the environment.
• C) supported the accelerated reduction of nuclear weapons.
• D) had the full support of Congress, which had a commanding Republican majority.
• E) persuaded Congress to enact the largest tax cut in American history.

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