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For the record - Sept. 24, 2012

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Capital gains: A Sept. 19 Op-Ed explaining the finances among Mitt Romney’s 47% who “feel entitled” said that capital gains were taxed at the same rate as personal income tax, up to 35% or more, a decade ago, and that George W. Bush lowered them to 15% in 2003. A decade ago, and when Bush lowered them, capital gains taxes were at 20%, not the rate of the personal income tax.

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