Charles Koch’s financial network is going full bore to ram President Donald Trump's tax cuts through Congress. It’s ironic the richest people in the country have an extra $300-$400 million dollars to spend on legislation. These extra dollars come from corporations’ earnings and investments, which, apparently, aren’t enough.

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Republicans pride themselves on tax cuts and lean government, yet it is this government that allows so much latitude. How much money is enough? It has to be assumed there is never enough and more is better.

There is an old adage that states, “less is more.” Being a “minimalist” is a commendable goal.

— John Carver, Decorah

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