He refused to declare a national emergency, to call up the reserves or to ask for a tax increase to pay for the war.

A school district adopting the resolution may not apply for referendum exceptions or ask voters for a tax increase above the inflation index.

As County Mayor, Workman presided over a budget of nearly $700 million and never asked for a tax increase.

Faced with a projected 1991 deficit of $3 billion, Florio asked for a $2.8 billion tax increase.

Greenburgh, following an austerity budget, had asked for a tax increase of less than 4 percent.

"They are asking for a tax increase and a $20.7 million bond issue, coupled with these test scores?"

The only thing I've done so far that's startled some people was when I asked for a tax increase last year, but there really wasn't any option.

It's just a way for the county to collect more tax dollars from people without actually asking for a tax increase.

And so he said, while barreling along these dirt roads, I understand you want me to ask for a tax increase.

The Bush Administration has said it does not plan to ask for a tax increase.