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US presidential candidates draw tax battle lines in live debate

Matthew Gilleard
October 08 2012
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Last week’s live televised debate between President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, saw moderator Jim Lehrer try to draw out for the electorate the differences between the two men’s policies, including when it comes to corporate taxes.

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