Leaders fall short as taxes spark public mistrust
Two recent items highlight waning faith in institutions. In Washington the Ways and Means Committee chafes at a tax break, yet avoids applying it to themselves. In Iowa City the UI law school hosts a seminar linked to a Rose Bowl trip, with officials denying endorsement of deductions while courting graduates.
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Iowa City
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Ways and Means Committee
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Atlanta
Iowa
Should Congress Allow Taxes on Mail-Order Sales Debate
The piece weighs whether states may tax mail-order purchases under the commerce clause. It cites the 1967 National Bellas Hess ruling limiting collection by out-of-state firms and notes Iowa losses of 16 to 20 million dollars. Pro and con sides discuss nexus, potential revenue up to 1.5 billion nationally, and concerns about accounting burdens and higher prices.
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National Bellas Hess Inc
Illinois Department of Revenue
U.S. Supreme Court
Congress
Iowa
Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
James L. Martin
National Governors’ Association
Supreme Court
Mail order sales tax erosion sparks states rights debate
The Bellas Hess ruling foreshadowed tax-free mail orders, now growing to 45 billion dollars this year. Officials warn revenues could drop 25 percent by 2000 without taxing out-of-state firms, arguing it undermines the sales tax base and states' rights.
States should collect sales taxes on mail order purchases
The Gazette argues states must collect sales taxes on mail order goods, noting 45 states plus DC tax rates from 2 to 7.5 percent and thousands of local levies. It proposes options like limiting to large firms or setting a national average of 4 percent, and urges Congress to decide while preserving interstate commerce.
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Mark Andrews
R-N.d
Andrews
Congressional Quarterly
District of Columbia
Levering
Tax free mail order faces state tax enforcement clash
States struggle with enforcement as Bellas Hess supports tax free mail order. Levering notes 70 New York jurisdictions and 45 states plus DC potential rates creating accounting headaches. Critics warn tax shifts harm elderly and disabled relying on mail order. retailers see synergy with stores.
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New York
Washington, D.C
Letters to the Gazette readers discuss bank loans and Christmas follies
Readers question when Peter Bezanson and MorAmerica Morris Plan officers must disclose financial statements. A Dec 15 Gazette story on Blair Greiman prompts concern over media sensitivity. A letter laments theft of Christmas relief and defends computers against human error.
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Peter Bezanson
MorAmerica
Morris Plan
Scrambling debate affects HBO and niche channels
The author notes Selec TV Nostalgia Much Music and WPIX are not scrambling. They warn that in coming years viewers may pay 30 to 40 dollars monthly and consider renting two of HBO's three movies that repeat seven times monthly for 4 or 5 dollars.
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Lions Club Seniors Banquet At Longbranch
The Lions Club held a December banquet at the Longbranch for senior citizens with Santa Claus distributing gifts. Director Dennis Giles and Wilson Junior High choral group aided in planning, food preparation, and service. Wishing a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
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Wilson Junior High
Fathers struggle over custody and unequal punishment
A reader outlines decades of fathers facing custody battles and unfair treatment in court. He discusses a Montana arrest over nonreturn of a child and a Chicago incident where a man held two lawyers hostage, accusing systemic bias. He cites his own California child support case, noting shifts to a fourth work shift reduced his income and thwarted visitation. The letter questions legal double standards and the financial burden of maintaining contact with children across states.
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