41.   And officials have rejected proposals to build up the rainy-day savings in recent years, opting instead to expand some programs and cut taxes.

42.   And unless the proposed capital gains tax is changed to cut taxes only on long-term gains, it could encourage short-term speculation rather than the stable investment companies need.

43.   And when the voters were asked what should be done with the federal budget surplus, cutting taxes lagged way behind strengthening Social Security and Medicare.

44.   And the last time he tried to cut taxes, the Legislature granted only a small portion of his proposal.

45.   And we want to cut taxes for people who are self-employed and self-insured so their health care is more affordable.

46.   Another participant asked Dole to explain how he could balance the budget and cut taxes at the same time.

47.   And when offered a choice, people still prefer using the surplus to shore up Social Security rather than to cut taxes.

48.   Another plan would cut taxes for more affluent New Yorkers but raise them for some middle-class and poor people.

49.   Andrews said that he would not raise the state income tax, but he added that he would not cut taxes, either.

50.   Apart from the anti-drug message, Dole took on skeptics who say his economic plan cannot both balance the budget and cut taxes.