51.   In a move that could help insulate her from the fallout from those tax hikes, McGovern proposes repealing the largest of them.

52.   It is probably too much to expect Congress to impose a modest tax hike when it appears to be rushing toward imprudent tax cuts.

53.   Kennedy, however, described the tax hike as a user fee, saying it would affect only people who smoke.

54.   Moreover, economic growth that was lower than would have occurred in the absence of a tax hike also served to constrain revenue growth.

55.   Not just because of its high concentration of politicians, who are about as welcome as a tax hike in an election year.

56.   Not every stock investor viewed the tax hike as good for equities, however.

57.   Officials immediately expressed doubt about the legality of a bed tax hike unless it is put to a public vote.

58.   Others, especially older voters, are concerned about future tax hikes and higher water bills.

59.   Philip Morris Co., which successfully fought the tobacco bill by focusing on the cigarette tax hike, also owns the Miller Brewing Co.

60.   Proponents said the plan would protect taxpayers from wanton tax hikes.