Privy costs spark Park Service debate in Pennsylvania
The Chicago Tribune questions escalating Park Service spending on a Delaware Water Gap outhouse project. The composting two‑toilet facility plus a $784,014 tally, including $391,640 for the privy and $78 per gallon wall paint, prompts critique of design costs amid facility upgrades.
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Gore donations show modest giving by Gore family in 1997
San Jose Mercury News notes the Gore family gave 353 to charity in 1997 from 197,728 income and 47,662 in federal taxes. It contrasts the Clintons donations from Hillary Rodham Clinton's It Takes A Village earnings and cites national charity averages of about 1,017 per household.
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Flat tax proposal urges sweeping IRS overhaul
Rep Richard K Armey advocates a 17 percent flat tax to replace the 800,000 word code. He argues for a postcard style filing with no deductions, credits, or loopholes and claims savings of about 200 billion dollars annually. He invites readers to test a flat tax online and notes the plan would treat all Americans equally. He represents Texas 26th District and provides office contact.
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Consumption tax: a fairer, simpler tax reform proposal
Rep Bill Archer argues for replacing income taxes with a broad consumption tax to boost fairness, simplify filing, shrink IRS reach, curb the underground economy, and spur savings, investment, and growth. He cites Harvard economist Dale Jorgenson and GOP support amid a rising national push in all fifty states.
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Letters on MJW Medical Center and local road issues provoke debate
A reader defends MJW Medical Center amid criticism and calls for restraint while urging action on governance and patient access. She cites a Harvard graduate administrator, consultant pay, and harassment allegations, urging unity to improve affordable care. Also referenced is a road paving dispute in New Ellenton and Langley, noting prolonged delay, maintenance fees, and hazardous potholes.
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