Greenspan warns deficits loom as baby boomers near retirement
Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan urged addressing growing deficits as about 75 million baby boomers approach retirement early next decade. He warned Social Security and Medicare will face severe demand while sentiment from Democrats pins deficit projections on tax cuts. Greenspan said rates would stay low to revive the economy despite mounting fiscal pressures.
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Violence intensifies as Iraq marks Baath anniversary
Violence persists against U.S. forces ahead of the 1968 Baath anniversary. A truck bombing near Abu Ghraib wounds soldiers and Iraqi civilians. Marines die in Hilla, and the Governing Council tightens security with courts for Saddam era crimes. Bremer says coalition stay tied to Iraqi political timeline.
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Soldier Newsome happy to be back home
Soldier Newsome reflects on four years at Fort Hood and in Ilesheim Germany. He recalls the 2003 Iraqi conflict, the primitive airfield built to support helicopters, and dust storms in southern Iraq. After returning to Garden City, he and Donna anticipate a new home and a baby due in August.
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Officials weigh Swift future as Moore may join trip plan
FCEDC contemplates an official Swift visit with Moore to push the issue, aiming for a 60 to 90 day schedule. The board also funded up to 1000 for ads promoting lower eastbound Garden City to Kansas City fares at 138 dollars with 21 day advance booking, while noting online availability and existing Mesa/USAir arrangements.
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State Revenue Office reviews Kansas sales tax changes
Revenue officials say tax changes are a patchwork of reactions across the state and offer computer help and programs to aid businesses. They address sales taxes tied to bonds for the Kansas Speedway and western Wyandotte County retail district, funded by ticket and retail revenue, with much going elsewhere under new laws. Wagnon expects a bonds clarification ahead of next month’s legislative report.
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