Kansas farmers face harsh recession and rising risk to farms
The piece notes Kansas grain and livestock prices at decade lows and farm income down over 40 percent since 2018 with farm owners losing about two thirds of income. Farmland values have fallen 20 percent, worsening loan access amid wildfires and drought. It cites Trump trade shifts and Pat Roberts urging trade importance as stakes loom for rural Kansas livelihoods.
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Quotes from online reaction to Kansas agriculture funding debate
Editorially chosen online comment targets rural Trump support and warns of consequences amid calls by Kansas lawmakers to oppose funding cuts. The piece also notes Garden City Police Chief Michael Utz praising a spring student academy for youths in grades 7 to 12 and inviting future participation.
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Trump Russia saga in five parts and a White House scoop
National politics column catalogs alleged Russia ties and investigations involving Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, Paul Manafort, Devin Nunes, and Sally Yates. It notes bank probes in Cyprus, a Kushner meeting with Sergey Gorkov, FBI chatter on Trump associates, and Nunes’ handling of disclosures, plus Yates testimony battles and media responses. Dick Polman writes from Philadelphia.
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Republicans stumble on health care and shift to tax reform
The piece critiques the party wide failure to pass Obamacare repeal, led by Paul Ryan and Donald Trump, citing a rushed process, weak support, and blame on the House Freedom Caucus. It notes the shift in focus to tax reform, alongside internal divisions over the border tax and the need for a more deliberate approach.
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Rockefeller wealth and tax history through the decades
The piece traces John D Rockefeller's anti tax stance and 1913 income tax, notes Nelson and David Rockefeller’s fortunes under changing rates, and reflects on wealth and public policy. Sam Pizzigati provides context, with distribution by OtherWords.
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