By Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso Matters By Commissioner David Stout While millions of Americans are wondering how they will put food on the table, President Donald Trump and his allies are throwing parties. As our country neared its longest government shutdown in United States history, the Trump administration reportedly hosted a lavish Gatsby-themed celebration complete with champagne, chandeliers and gold décor for the political elite.

David Stout It is hard to imagine a clearer picture of the divide in this country. On one side stand billionaires and power brokers celebrating their own excess. On the other side are working families lining up at food banks because the government they fund with their taxes has turned its back on them. As of Nov. 1, roughly 42 million Americans ha

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