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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2015
Page
4
Dena Sattler reports on how Kansas lawmakers raised the state sales tax from 5.3 to 6.3 percent in 2010 to counter recession fallout, with a plan to drop to 5.7 in 2013. The Kansas Chamber and anti tax groups targeted supporters, while conservative Gov. Sam Brownback backed the Chamber’s stance amid ongoing fiscal battles.
Editorial contrasts Gov. Sam Brownback’s tax policies with the current budget crisis. It criticizes income tax cuts, the 6.15 percent sales tax hike proposed to 6.5 percent, and the Kansas Chamber’s support for tax increases despite promising anti tax pro business stances. It frames Brownback as harming Kansas economy and politics.
An online reader comment from GCTelegram.com reacts to Kansas budget woes noting moderates were ousted and ultraconservatives gained ground. The piece also cites Alyssa Mackey discussing the Beef Empire Days Carcass Show with vivid memories of cattle displays in today’s edition.
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone, confirms before publication, and may edit for libel and length. Letters must be 500 words or fewer. thank you notes should be general. Form letters poems or testimonials will not be printed. Writer Attn Editor 310 N. Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
The piece blasts President Obama as clueless and planless on Iraq and ISIS. It argues he lacks leadership, cites delays in forming a strategy, and accuses him of needing UN approval and congressional input before acting. It contrasts with Reagan’s decisive actions and warns of growing chaos in the Middle East.
President Obama delivers a lengthy plea at a Catholic Health Association conference urging the conservative Supreme Court to avoid striking down or profoundly altering the Affordable Care Act. He cites the law as woven into American life and warns of chaos and higher costs if coverage is pulled from millions. Sister Carol Keehan, CHA head, echoes fears of widespread confusion and chaos if the ruling goes against Obamacare.
Reporters evacuated as agents and canine units swept the White House briefing room. Cameras were blocked and lenses hidden, drawing criticism of censorship while officials insisted no law was broken. Additional coverage mentions a Texas officer's high profile resignation and a first lady security detail incident.
Michael Reagan serves as president of The Reagan Legacy Foundation. Contact email listed as Reagan caglecartoons.com. Distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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