Paul Ryan on the Problem of Temporary Tax Cuts

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On CNBC this morning, Paul Ryan discussed President Obama’s stimulus speech and explained the problem with most of Obama’s proposed tax cuts: They’re temporary.

“The payroll tax cut that, to me, is not a bad idea. It’s always good to let people keep more of their own money,” Ryan said. “But it’s no substitute for fundamental tax reform–for certainty. It’s temporary stuff.” 

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