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Letter to Editor: Rep. Harris’ False Claim on Inflation Reduction Act

August 19, 2022 by Letter to Editor

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In explaining his opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act, Rep. Andy Harris claims that the legislation “raises taxes on millions of Americans.” This assertion is misleading at best and false at worst. It should not go unanswered.

The new law pays for critical investments to address climate change and boost the economy by closing loopholes that allow the rich to avoid paying taxes. Mr. Harris denounces the hiring of thousands of new IRS agents. What he doesn’t tell you is the law requires using those agents to pursue wealthy individuals and corporations that have long gamed the system to avoid paying their fair share. This is overdue and ought to be applauded by everyone in both parties.

Why is he defending tax-cheats? Does Andy Harris prefer a world where the wealthy can use their high-paid lawyers and accountants to escape the responsibilities of citizenship? If so, then he and I are worlds apart.

Jim Bogden
Chestertown

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Letters to Editor

  1. Deirdre LaMotte says

    August 19, 2022 at 12:33 PM

    Absolutely, and the Prescription Drug Pricing Reform aspect not only allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices (which
    the GOP opposes), but it extends the ACA until 2025.

    the Dems are doing it, they are governing for all American citizens. The last Administration’s “accomplishment”?
    Tax cuts for Corporations and the wealthiest. GHWBush was correct: voodoo economics and it never “trickles down”.

    Do not look at Andy Harris to do anything for our District, his lack of track record in Congress speaks volumes,
    as does his meeting in December 2020 with others to help subvert democracy. He is nothing but a Viktor Orban
    sycophant, a man Europe denounces as a White Nationalist autocrat. Our district deserves a real Representative
    to serve for all of us.

  2. Liz Smith says

    August 19, 2022 at 4:36 PM

    Agree, Jim Bogden! Andy Harris and I are a universe apart. This man continues to support policies that are detrimental to his constituency and he additionally defended an insurrection against our Nation’s Capital. Regardless of ones party affiliation, some institutions are uniquely American and should be held somewhat sacred by all of us.

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