On Wednesday, April 1 Steve Forbes came to the Young Leaders Circle to explain the current fiscal situation and how tax policy effects the national and local economy. He argued against increasing tax burdens on individuals and corporations will further depress the economy.

Steve Forbes is the editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine as well as president and chief executive officer of its publisher, Forbes Inc. He was a Republican candidate in the U.S. Presidential primaries in 1996 and 2000. He served as an Economic Adviser on Taxes, Energy and the Budget during John McCain's bid for the 2008 Presidential election.

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