Curb abuses, not charity

Curb abuses, not charity: "Curb abuses, not charity

Our view

While trying to tighten restrictions on charitable giving, Congress must keep in mind the underlying purpose for conservation easements.

What do you think?

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Federal laws concerning charitable giving may require an overhaul, but Congress needs to ensure that the changes don't eliminate the incentives for such gifts.

For nearly two years, the Senate Finance Committee, of which Sen. Craig Thomas, R-Wyo., is a member, has been conducting an investigation regarding The Nature Conservancy, conservation easements and other forms of charitable giving."