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Trump Installs Tax-Dodging Expert as the Head of the IRS

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David Kautter’s firm had to pay more than $100 million for a tax shelter scheme. But that didn’t stop him from becoming Trump’s tax-collector-in-chief.

Betsy Swan
Betsy Swan 

Former Political Reporter

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Betsy Swan

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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