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The Right calls Democrats out on the tax reform bill

By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Dec 1, 2017

Why are Democrats spreading disinformation about the tax reform bill? A roundup of editorials Friday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the Right:

Individual-Mandate Repeal Makes GOP Plan More Attractive

The National Review: Getting rid of the individual mandate should be a selling point for the plan.

Don't Believe the Democrats' Myths About Tax Reform

Fox News: The tax-cut bill offers tax relief no matter what Democrats say.

'Hurtling' Republican Tax Bill Actually Serious

From Townhall: Why is the Left painting the tax reform bill as a mess?

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