11.   Dole has taken some criticism within Republican ranks for failing to persuade the Senate Budget Committee to include a tax cut in its budget-balancing plan.

12.   Democrats were calling for legislation that would have included increased taxes on tobacco to pay for proposed health benefits.

13.   Economy Minister Roque Fernandez in August included the tax among measures to boost government revenue.

14.   Foster had handled some of their personal business affairs, including their taxes and their failed land venture called Whitewater.

15.   He dwelled on his accomplishments over the last six years, including cutting taxes, reducing bureaucracy and creating jobs through tax incentives for businesses.

16.   He referred to calls by Democrats for health care legislation that would have included increased taxes on tobacco to pay for the proposed health benefits.

17.   His original plan included one tax cut on capital gains.

18.   It was fitting of someone who, he said, helped friends with everything, including their taxes.

19.   Last week, for instance, the governor intervened to ensure that a state plan to deregulate electric companies included a tax to finance energy-efficiency programs.

20.   Many aspects of the proposal, including the tax and zoning incentives, would require votes by the City Council and state Legislature.