11.   Bush told the committee an income tax was off limits and to gather public comment on sales and business taxes.

12.   Bush tried to address the issue by proposing cuts in property taxes, while requiring the partnerships to start paying the business tax.

13.   Bush lobbied Republican legislators for the controversial plan, drafted by a House committee, that expanded sales and business taxes to dozens of new items.

14.   But the Grassley proposals would still not take effect in time to stimulate the economy.The business tax cuts would also have an adverse impact on state budgets.

15.   But until now, the battle has continued over whether creative employment should be subject to the same local business license taxes as more commercial pursuits.

16.   But, on average, Northern California cities have higher business taxes and other public fees than their neighbors to the south.

17.   By setting aside revenues from the corporate business tax, the proposal would guarantee a steady source of funds.

18.   Cavallo, who is a senator, has pledged to use his bargaining power to continue the Menem revolution of cutting regulations, as well as business taxes.

19.   Clinton said the penalties should not be capped and the companies should not be able to deduct their cost from business taxes, significant changes from the June accord.

20.   Council President John Ferraro said the higher business taxes have developed over years and were seen by officials as the easiest way to raise revenue.