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The Right looks forward to the relief promised by tax reform

By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Nov 20, 2017

Will tax reform bills in Congress offer Americans families a break? A roundup of editorials Monday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the Right:

1. Sen. Merkley: Oregonians, watch your wallets

From The Oregonian: Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley warns that the tax reform bill isn’t what you may think it is.

2. Relief needed

From The Democrat-Gazette: Arkansas State Sen. Jason Rapert says the tax reform plan is the best shot for reinvestment into small businesses, new jobs.

3. The Stupid Party gets smart

From The Washington Times: Finally, the GOP is showing some backbone on the “pay fors” in the new tax plan.

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