Government Day: Vote With Your Taxes for a National Election
A columnist proposes collapsing election day with tax time to boost turnout. He suggests a 24 hour Government Day at the post office, tax offices, and polling booths, allowing citizens to register and vote in one process. He argues the date is arbitrary and that aligning it with taxes could raise participation. Mike Deupree notes his Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays column schedule.
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Bush pushes tax relief as deadlines loom
President Bush urged business leaders at the U S Chamber of Commerce that enough is enough and called for tax cuts. He argued government spending has risen while taxpayers suffer and noted federal tax receipts near postwar highs as a share of GDP.
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Teaching for tests narrows classroom time across the nation
Teachers and principals face pressure to emphasize standardized test preparation in reading and math, with many arguing core subjects like science and art lose time. In Billings and Aurora, educators cite disrupted classes and reduced instruction while states plus federal bids shape funding and sanctions tied to test performance.
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Goodken 25th wedding anniversary celebration announced
The 25th wedding anniversary for Roger and Joni Goodken of Winthrop will take place Saturday April 21 2001 at the Aurora Legion Hall. The Gazette notes it will publish corrections and clarifications if reports are found wrong and invites complaints via phone.
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Commitment to the future The Gazette promotes soybean ink
The Gazette endorses agricultural support by printing with soybean ink and urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton and other local recycling sites. The notice lists publication details, mailing address, and contact numbers for Gazette Communications.
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Airlines: bumping passengers may face higher compensation
Government considers raising payments to passengers involuntarily bumped from oversold flights. Transportation Secretary Mineta notes current rules last updated in 1978 and examines raising standard compensation beyond 200 dollars for delays over two hours. Federal oversell incentives remain to fill seats.
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