Obama accelerates Afghanistan troop withdrawal plan
The San Francisco Chronicle reports Obama aims to exit Afghanistan faster, handing fighting to Afghan forces by spring with most U S troops gone by year end. Karzai agrees to a Pakistan-like future with drones and prisons under Afghan control as peace talks with the Taliban are explored. The piece notes 2,100 U S lives and 557 billion spent since 2001.
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Garden City Comments on Power Contract and CVB Shakeup
Online readers reacted to Garden City Commission plans for a Kansas Municipal Energy Agency power contract and to the resignation of CVB Executive Director Lynn Schoonover. Amro Samy urged boosting town marketing for hotels golf courses and events to attract visitors.
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Letters Policy From Garden City Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number. Letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length and must be 500 words or less. Thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, and complaints will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 Online www gctelegram com.
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Inheritance Tax Debate and American Democracy
A historical look at how wealth passed through generations shaped U.S. politics. Roosevelt, Roosevelt, and Eisenhower voiced concern that vast inherited fortunes threaten democracy, fueling calls for a federal estate tax to curb hereditary power and corruption.
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The Hidden Tax Loopholes That Enrich The Rich
OtherWords columnist Sam Pizzigati argues that the 2010 and 2012 budget deals lock in higher estate and gift tax exemptions. He warns elites can shield fortunes via a $5 million per person gift and estate exemption, growing to $5.25 million in 2013, with a $28,000 annual gift tax exemption per couple. He notes dynastic wealth risks and calls for reform.
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Hagel as Defense Secretary Voice Against War Voices
William Kristol Elliott Abrams and Sheldon Adelson attack Chuck Hagel as anti war yet Hagel defends restraint. The piece praises Hagel as Nebraska senator with Vietnam service and warns hawks and progressives alike. It argues Hagel could steer Pentagon toward prudence and diplomacy rather than endless conflict. Donald Kaul notes Hagel’s thoughtful view and long coast to peace.
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Filling Solis Shoes Won't Be Easy
Sarita Gupta of Jobs with Justice notes Solis reshaped labor policy and enforcement, highlighting wage recoveries, safety rule boosts, and inclusion of home care workers, while urging the next Labor Secretary to continue pursuing worker protections and care reforms amidst an aging population and economic recovery.
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