Budget Gridlock Pushes for Tax Increases in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers and Gov. Mark Parkinson face a half billion dollar deficit as revenue slumps. A mix of spending cuts and selective tax hikes, including a one cent sales tax rise and tobacco taxes, are debated. Voters, wary of further program cuts, favor cautious tax increases to avoid deeper reductions. Projections show conflicting studies on employment impact. The governor and Legislature must choose which expenditures to cut and which exemptions to repeal.
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University of Kansas’ Center For Applied Economics
Obama hails financial reform passage amid Wall Street clampdown
President Obama comments after Republicans drop blockade on tougher Wall Street rules, signaling likely passage of a sweeping financial reform. Hamas condemns Egyptian gas attack on Gaza corridor as four Palestinians die. Obama notes tough year and cautious stance on immigration legislation.
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Fawzi Barhoum
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Telegram letter to editor policy and contact details
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with the writer address and phone number. All letters are subject to confirmation editing for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general. form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Phone Ext 201 Fax E mail editor gctelegram.com
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Geeta on rights text cites First Amendment phrases
A passage references establish protect free exercise of religion free press and speech and the right to assemble and petition government for redress. The wording echoes foundational First Amendment protections and emphasizes individual rights in civic action.
Arizona immigration law critique and economic dissent
Tina Dupuy criticizes Arizona SB 1070 as a spineless, pandering law that enables racial profiling and harms Latino residents. She urges voters to reject weak leadership, citing economic fear and political scapegoating, and vows to boycott state tourism until better governance emerges.
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Janet Napolitano
California
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Barry Goldwater
John McCain
Wyatt Earp
Sylvester Mowry
Cartoonist's drawing sparks a free speech movement in Seattle
Seattle cartoonist Molly Norris drew a provocative image linked to a national “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” triggering a viral movement and threats. The piece sparked debates on free speech, censorship, and humor in America, with Norris seeking distance from the controversy while supporters defend expressive rights.
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Molly Norris
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Mohammed
Trey Parker
Matt Stone
South Park
Muhammad
Abu Talhah al- Amrikee
Zachary Chesser
Virginia
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Theo van Gogh
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Comedy Central
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Tax reform debate and the burden of the rich
A columnist argues for higher taxes on the wealthy and broader bases, citing Connecticut rates and the Bush era tax breaks. He supports modest added levies on sales of soft drinks and especially on financial transactions like stocks, bonds, and currency trades to fund government and aid smaller nations, while criticizing lobbyists and online retailers for tax avoidance.
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Washington
George W. Bush
Wall Street
Congress
William A. Collins Led Norwalk Roles and Career
William A. Collins, a former Norwalk Connecticut state representative and former mayor, is noted as a columnist with the OtherWords service. The item appears distributed by www.otherwords.org.
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