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Washington faces tax cuts and credit shifts postwar
In Washington the House debated a proposed tax cut amid inflation worries and rising consumer credit. Observers warn a cut could fuel prices, while Senate action remains pivotal. Auto and appliance dealers press for looser installment terms as war restrictions fade. February auto production comparisons show a rebound and optimism for 1947 with industry estimates predicting millions of vehicles to be produced. The debate centers on balancing tax relief with stabilization of postwar demand and prices.
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Harole Rhoutsan
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