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As governor of Louisiana, Huey Long
dismissed New Deal programs and promoted his own.
increased taxes on the wealthiest residents of his state.
disagreed with expansion of government social programs.
fought to reduce taxes for business owners in his state

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- "As governor of Louisiana, Huey Long dismissed New Deal programs and promoted his own." — False (misleading). The New Deal began after Long was elected senator. As governor (1928–1932) he promoted his own populist programs at the state level; as a U.S. senator he later criticized parts of FDR’s New Deal and promoted his own Share Our Wealth plan as an alternative.

- "Increased taxes on the wealthiest residents of his state." — True. Long raised taxes on corporations, utilities and oil interests and used revenues for roads, hospitals, schools, free textbooks and other public services.

- "Disagreed with expansion of government social programs." — False. Long was a strong proponent of expanding government services and redistribution to help the poor and working class.

- "Fought to reduce taxes for business owners in his state." — False. He clashed with business interests and generally increased taxes and regulation on corporations rather than cutting taxes for business owners.