Don Bacon stands behind GOP tax overhaul; Kara Eastman says its a giveaway to the wealthy

[Omaha Steve]

By Joseph Morton

WASHINGTON — Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., says his party’s tax overhaul has delivered crucial relief to individual Nebraskans and a much-needed boost to economic growth.

His Democratic challenger, nonprofit executive Kara Eastman, says the measure represents an egregious giveaway to big corporate interests and the country’s super-wealthy.

Prepare to hear a lot about taxes from the two candidates in Nebraska’s Omaha-based 2nd District, the state’s most competitive congressional race.

Eastman has expressed support for repealing the tax measure and increasing taxes on the country’s wealthiest individuals.

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[Omaha Steve]

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