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How America Could Be Changed by the New GOP Tax Plan

The Daily Signal
Sept. 28, 2017

Good morning from Washington, where Republican lawmakers are getting serious about tax reform. Adam Michel, who likes what he sees, walks us through the plan. Fred Lucas covers what President Trump says about it on the stump—and what a 95-year-old law has to do with a devastated Puerto Rico. How come certain American feminists aren't welcoming news that Saudi women can get behind the wheel? Kelsey Harkness wonders. Plus: Ian Snively on a big day for a patriotic fund, Lee Edwards on great signs for the conservative movement, and Michelle Malkin on the NFL's grab of tax dollars.

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How America Could Be Changed by the New GOP Tax Plan

The proposed tax reform plan could unleash higher wages, more jobs, and untold opportunity.

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The NFL Has Its Hands Deep in Taxpayer Money

Over the past decade, new tax-supported NFL stadiums rose up for the Indianapolis Colts (the $720 million Lucas Oil Stadium), the New York Jets and Giants (the $1.6 billion MetLife Stadium), and the San Francisco 49ers (the $1.3 billion Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara).

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3 Proofs That the Conservative Movement Is Alive and Well

For those who think the conservative movement is in disarray and may even be close to cracking up, Lee Edwards calls attention to three anniversaries being celebrated this week.

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The Obscure Law Affecting Puerto Rico's Ability to Recover After Hurricane Maria

The Trump administration granted temporary waivers to the law after recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida, but has yet to do so in Puerto Rico, despite pressure from Congress.

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Trump Predicts Some Democratic Backing for Tax Plan

"I think we're going to have numerous Democrats come across because it's the right thing to do," says President Trump.

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Fund for American Studies, Invented by a Son of Edison, Celebrates 50 Years

Fifty years ago, a former governor of New Jersey and son of famed inventor Thomas Edison spent his last years trying to counter the radical extremes of social change during the 1960s.

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Women's March Stays Silent on Saudi Arabia Allowing Women to Drive

Let's talk about the hypocrisy of the Women's March organizers.

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