Death tax repeal urged to save family farms and businesses
A Washington plea argues the estate tax harms family farms and small businesses, urging passage of H.R. 8 to eliminate the death tax within 10 years. It cites farmer cases, revenue effects, and calls for protecting legacy and free market principles amid budget surpluses.
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Local car crash prompts praise for emergency responders
A reader recounts a April 6 collision at Hastings Avenue and Echo Drive, praising officers Jewett and Jester and bystanders Scott Bingham and a third helper for their compassion and aid. The letter also warns about fiat money and criticizes the Federal Reserve IRS and Social Security, ending with a Libertarian stance.
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Money talk and budget battles shape 1990s US politics
The piece contrasts military budget growth with cuts to domestic programs as factions seek more defense funding while pressing for housing health care and social programs. It notes defense postures rising since 1998 amid surpluses, while domestic spending faces ongoing cuts to meet deficit targets and budget caps.
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Domestic vs Military Spending Raises Budget Dilemma
The piece critiques U S defense versus domestic funding, noting military spending consumes over half of discretionary appropriations while diplomacy budgets shrink. It quantifies impact with examples: Clinton’s 1999 defense push, F 22 jet costs, and potential funding for Head Start, community development, and education. It urges voters to weigh trade offs before November elections.
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Congress Record in Week Ending June 16 on Roll Calls
The House approved the S 761 conference report establishing electronic signatures for Internet commerce by a 426 to 4 vote, with members from New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas voting yes or no on varied lines. The week also covered a June 13 vote on a pharmaceutical pricing amendment, national monuments funding, public broadcasting budgets, and Senate pesticide restrictions affecting military bases, with multiple state delegations recorded.
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