Tax reform debated as 1997 code grows
The Wichita Eagle examines Ways and Means hearings on simplifying the tax code. It cites Bill Archer and potential options like a national sales tax or flat tax, notes massive page counts and forms, and discusses reform's political hurdles and possible impact on Tax Day.
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Tate
U.S. House
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bill Archer
Texas
Clinton
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
al Gore
George W. Bush
Congress
Wichita Eagle
Wichita, Kan
Census long form fuels debate in Congress and America
The piece reports on lawmakers urging constituents to ignore census questions while praising the form for providing useful data. It notes Senate Leader Trent Lott and Rep. Tom Coburn spar over intrusiveness with Coburn citing a questioned bathing item, later clarified as disability related. It argues for civic duty and informed governance.
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Census Bureau
Washington
Senate
Trent Lott
Tom Coburn
R-Okla
Coburn
Lott Coburn
Star Tribune
Minneapolis
Standard Editor Jeffrey B Wallace Business Manager Ellen C Priest
A brief byline item lists Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor and Ellen C. Priest as business manager.
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Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
Elian Gonzalez case sparks national shame over US actions
The piece questions why Janet Reno pursues reunification with Elian’s father while ignoring interviews with Elian and his American relatives. It notes U S officials guard the Cuban diplomat's Bethesda home and criticize state department security allocations, underscoring perceived government bias toward Cubans over American citizens.
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Janet Reno
Elian Gonzalez
Cuba
Fidel Castro
U.S
Reno
Elian
Florida
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Lazaro Gonzalez
Miami
Juan Miguel Gonzalez
INS
L Azaro Gonzalez
Juan ‘Miguel Gonzalez
US State Department
Secret Service
Bethesda
United States
State Department
Jim Mackin
Gonzalez
Congress
Greg Craig
Clinton
Castro
Abortion debate letters on religion and control
Carl Champlin of Aiken argues in a letter that abortion rights tie to broader control by men, criticizing the Roe v. Wade stance and urging reflection on religion, justice, and societal power dynamics. He cites birth, adoption, and domestic violence issues, urging accountability.
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Supreme C
Baker
Supreme Court
Europe
Carl Champlin
Aiken
Letters to the Editor Address Details
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Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Editorial
Duesouth.net
Phony campaign ends as a political blitzkrieg looms
The piece compares current 2000 presidential tactics to a blitzkrieg phase in which caucuses and primaries stretch into spring. It notes Gore and Bush linger through remaining state contests, avoid direct debates, and rely on publicity stunts while conventions approach.
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Washington
Hitler
Britain
France
Europe
Iowa
al Gore
George W. Bush
Philadelphia
Democratic
Los Angeles
Reform Party
Long Beach
Goro
Bush
Sen
John McCain
South Carolina
Prac
Gore
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