Why should I pay my taxes?

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Wednesday, 05/03/2025

To the Editor:

I want to let Sen. Tillis, Sen. Budd and Rep. Chuck Edwards know that it’s difficult to understand why Congress expects me to pay federal taxes. 

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America's worst idea: Cuts to national parks put safety, economy, legacy at risk

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Tuesday, 25/02/2025

Often called “America’s best idea,” the National Park System founded more than a century ago has given generations of visitors from across the country and the world a unique opportunity to come together amid the bountiful natural beauty and historical dignity this nation has to offer.

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