Taft Tours to Sell Tax Reform ; Some Studies, Experts Contradict His Chorus of 'Bad for Business'

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FINDLAY -- Gov. Bob Taft was on the campaign trail here at the Whirlpool dishwasher plant last week.

He isn't seeking re-election -- the Ohio Constitution bars him from seeking a third consecutive term -- but the governor has been stumping statewide for a proposal to overhaul the state tax code to "unleash Ohio's economic potential."

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Taft Tours to Sell Tax Reform ; Some Studies, Experts Contradict His Chorus of 'Bad for Business'

"The biggest remaining obstacle and barrier to business investment .... and growth in Ohio is our outdated, antiquated, noncompetitive, job-killing tax system," Taft told reporters after a meeting with community and business leaders.

But there's a problem with the dire picture that Taft paints of the burden state and local taxes impose on businesses: At least on pap...

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