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  "textContent": "A somewhat under-the-radar decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit earlier this month is, on its surface, focused on the issue of home alcohol distilling. But the appeals court’s reasoning could have a big impact on other businesses and various walks of life, including the energy industry.\n\nThe post Good News: Fifth Circuit Says Government’s Tax Power Is Not Designed to Control Behavior appeared first on Watts Up With That?.",
  "title": "Good News: Fifth Circuit Says Government’s Tax Power Is Not Designed to Control Behavior"
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