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INTERVIEW: Governor Brownback Defends Tax Hike; Touts Kansas Job Growth

Wednesday, June 17th, 2015, by KCUR Radio
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Kansas Governor Sam Brownback defends the tax increases he recently signed into law, saying they are not really tax increases, if viewed in the proper context.  He also touts the state's economy and job growth in this interview with political reporter Steve Kraske, host of KCUR Radio program "Up to Date."

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