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Don't pay taxes, get away with itEvan Helmuth Issue date: 10/19/09 Every year, thousands of Americans cheat on their taxes. What makes this particular tax cheat significant is he is also largely in charge of writing America's tax laws. Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-NY, is the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee - which is responsible for changes to the tax code - in the House of Representatives. He is about the fourth most powerful person in Congress' lower house. In his position as the "tax-writer-in-chief," Rangel has not been shy about wanting to raise taxes. He has voiced support...