Taxing time as mill levy eyed to hold budget steady
County faces lower total assessed value yet may raise the mill levy above 38 to preserve about 17.9 million in property tax receipts for 2008. A $100,000 home could see roughly a $30 increase, while departments seek higher funding and pay raises. Citizens urged to weigh in as spending is debated.
Venus Williams Says Rain Brings Day Off From Practice
Venus Williams recalls rain as a rare Southern California feature and a sign of rest days. NASA spokeswoman Lynnette Madison discusses a Russian-built toilet system for the ISS costing 19 million dollars, likening it to a municipal treatment center on Earth.
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The First Amendment Drafted Text
The First Amendment scene presents a foundational legal clause outlining limits on Congress. It safeguards establishment and free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and press, and the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government for grievances.
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Hope and America in a faltering era of ideals
Leonard Pitts reflects from Sierra Leone on American greatness and American exceptionalism. He argues the United States remains defined by revolutionary ideals of equality and liberty, though the nation is at war with itself over immigration, civil liberties, hate, and torture. The piece ends urging ideals as the only lasting salvation.
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Putin and Bush Bond Over Boats and Fish in Maine
Kathleen Parker notes a renewed Bush Putin meeting at Kennebunkport with speedboat rides and fishing while addressing Iran's challenge and broader NATO Russia ties. Putin proposes broadened radar options. Bush calls visit constructive and human. regional players like Chavez Ortega Morales deepen partnerships.
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Views on language, immigration, and employment rights
A letter responding to Carmen Belling argues Americans can be bilingual and questions the claim that immigrants block jobs. It notes taxpayers fund ESL and language courses, cites multilingual local leaders, and contends businesses recruit based on market needs rather than language bias. The author cites job ads showing varied language requirements.
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Grassroots drive helps defeat Bush-Kennedy amnesty bill
Kansas residents backed a decisive 46 to 53 vote as 225000 contacts flooded Pat Roberts office and Senate switchboards. Grass roots pressure, faxing and visits influenced lawmakers, signaling strong no confidence and desire for secure borders nationwide. LeROY WILSON Garden City.
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