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John C. Goodman, president of the National Center for Policy Analysis, said the bill is a step in the right direction. He and the NCPA have been active in working with Congress to develop bipartisan tax credit bills. Goodman served as a health policy advisor to President Bush during his campaign. Bush has also endorsed tax credits as part of his health reform platform.
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