1.   Both Democrats and Republicans have claimed authorship of the tax plan.

2.   Forbes, speaking by telephone, promoted his flat tax plan as a catalyst for economic good times.

3.   Forbes, speaking by telephone, promoted his flat tax plan as a catalyst for economic prosperity.

4.   If a customer inquires about a better interest rate or a tax deferral plan, by all means make a referral.

5.   Many deductions and tax shelters would disappear and in return, rates would be lowered under most flat tax plans.

6.   Norquist is spearheading a radio campaign in Texas against the tax overhaul plan.

7.   The governor gave only a vague outline of his tax plan.

8.   They criticized his flat tax plan because it would tax wages but not investments.

9.   Although the speech was expected to be short on detail, traders were looking for clues about tax plans.

10.   Although the surplus figures give Bush more room in setting his budget priorities, they are unlikely to end the partisan fighting over whether his tax plan is affordable.