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Tax Bill Could Offer New Way To Funnel Political Cash — And Make It Tax-Deductible

Big-money donors can already donate anonymously through social welfare groups. If Congress keeps a provision in the House tax bill, it would allow charitable organizations to play politics.
Donald Trump signs a dollar bill for a supporter during a campaign rally in Richmond, Va., during the presidential campaign.

Wealthy Americans may get a new conduit for political money in the tax overhaul bill now being reconciled on Capitol Hill.

A small provision in the House version of the bill would let big donors secretly give unlimited amounts to independent political groups — and write off the contributions as charitable gifts.

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