Re: The Bird-Watching Businessman

On Jun 2, 2006, at 9:45 AM, Paul wrote:

Doug H. writes:

And he’s [Treasury Secretary designee Paulson] not likely to
pursue the same policies as Rubin - he’s to the right of old Bob
on fiscal and social issues.

I can see the significant differences on social issues, etc. But
do you think there would be significant differences on Treasury
policy? [serious not rhetorical question]

Well Rubin was the only member of BC’c cabinet who opposed welfare
“reform.” Paulson, if anything, is suspected of being a weak dollar
guy, the opposite of Rubin. I suspect that Paulson is to the right of
Rubin on tax policy but I don’t know for sure. Must make some inquiries.

Doug

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