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Charlie Rangel on His Own Mini Tax Scandal
Charlie Rangel found himself embroiled in a Mini Tax Scandal and as far as I can see this is primarily relevant in that the US tax system is so complex that not even a member of Congress with several accountants and advisors is unable to stay on top of things.
Obviously, there is indeed a need for a change, but a change that simplifies the tax code instead of adding additional layers, exceptions, and breaks.
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If reading through those articles don't make you feel like fixing washington politics and the tax code is impossible, making you just want to scurry under the closest rock, I don't know what is. But we have to crawl out dust off, hit the tub with some beautifeel and get to work doing something. Or else victims of a broken code and government we will remain.
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