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Was the win really worth it?
Just mulling over the “tax reform” passed by the GOP majority. Enlighten me, who wins when 85 percent of the tax breaks go to the top 1 percent? And, how will the $1 trillion-plus deficit this monster creates be paid for: future cuts to federal programs designed to provide assistance to state and local governments in meeting the needs of their citizenry (e.g., Medicaid and Medicare). This, then, translates into reduction in existing services and, likely, increases to state and local taxes. Directly impacting whom? You and me!
My bottom-line question when this sham rolls out will be, “Was the GOP win really worth it?” I have a feeling the answer will be a resounding no!
Kath McChesney-Lape
Spokane Valley