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Question #5:
Senator Kerry, Back to jobs. Many experts say Presidents have no control on job creation. Is it fair to blame the administration for the job losses?
Bush/Kerry 2 Minute Answer
Important Points/Quotes:
1) Make the playing field fair through the tax systems by closing tax loopholes that promote sending jobs overseas. "I will shut that loophole."
2) Make playing field fair in international trade. President didn't support Boeing (spelling?) vs. Airbus or China from manipulating currency.
3) Cut PEL grants.
Kerry/Bush 90 Second Response
Important Points/Quotes:
1)Increased PEL grants by 1,000,000 students.
2)Child tax credit - $1000, Reduced Marriage penalty.
3)"Record does not match rhetoric" 98 votes to raise taxes
Fact Check Central
Fact Check Requests:
1) 98 votes to raise taxes - Bush
2) 600 votes to lower taxes - Kerry
3) PEL grants?? More grants, less money? I don't understand this issue, can someone update me by commenting in this diary!!
Fact Check Responses:
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Official Transcript of question/response: