5 February 2001, 19:26  President Bush Monday said favored making his broad income tax cuts retroactive to Jan. 1,

as he unveiled a plan that otherwise is nearly identical to one he proposed in 1999. He also warned Congress not to attempt loading up his plan with their own proposals, saying he would "defend mightily" the size and approach of his tax-cut plan. Bush and his advisers contend the plan will cost $1.6 trillion over 10 years, but Democrats say its cost is much higher than that.

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