Should Kansas cut income taxes spark stronger growth
The Kansas governor touts large income tax cuts while blaming K-12 spending for a looming budget crisis. The piece argues the plan would underfund education, hit rural districts, and fail to spur growth, urging instead steady funding tied to economic results and balanced budgeting.
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Garden City explores ATVs on city streets debate
Editorially selected online comment from GCTelegram.com urges riding bicycles as cheaper and healthier. City engineer Steve Cottrell discusses transportation funding amid falling fuel prices in Garden City news.
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Paris rally misstep sparks debate on Obama attendance
Kathleen Parker argues the White House erred by not sending a higher profile U S figure to the Paris solidarity rally. She questions coverage alarm and says Obama’s absence, while symbolic, risked security and real support in the war on terror. She cites security planning, Mandela memorial timing, and calls for prudent restraint.
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Jeb Bush on gay marriage viewed as expedient
Leonard Pitts argues Bush offered a guarded, expedient reform rather than genuine conciliation on gay marriage. He notes Bush’s statements after the Miami Herald interview and the shift in public sentiment, contending the rhetoric disguises a stance aimed at changing the subject rather than rights. He contrasts media labels of conciliatory with the reality of strategic fence straddling.
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No surprise faux pas from Obama on Paris protest
Michael Reagan argues Obama should have joined the Paris unity march after the Charlie Hebdo attacks. He claims Obama skipped Paris despite time to attend other events, saying Biden or Holder could have attended. Reagan portrays the missed trip as a blow to Western values and U.S. leadership.
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