Brownback pledges 100000 jobs in second term
Gov. Sam Brownback, campaigning for re election, promises 100000 private sector jobs in his second term. Kansas posted minimal job growth from March 2015 to March 2016, ranking seventh worst nationwide with under 0.1 percent. He cites a low unemployment rate as the reason for slow growth.
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Kansas unemployment debate tests Brownback policies
The Topeka Capital Journal editorial argues that Kansas unemployment data alone does not prove Brownback era policies work. It compares state gains to Colorado and South Dakota, notes a $228 million budget shortfall, and questions linking low joblessness to long term economic success under Brownback since 2011.
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Brownback comment on autopilot future moves
Online readers reacted to a story predicting the presidential race discouraging voting. One user said Brownback could not run the state even on autopilot and would move away after leaving office. Another cited diverse backgrounds working toward a common goal for a better future.
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The Telegram accepts signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and phone, all letters confirmed before publication and editable for libel. Thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed. Writer Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 tele: and website listed.
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Truth versus rumor in Clinton Trump Foster notes
Kathleen Parker surveys the Clinton Trump Foster controversy, noting Trump’s deflection toward conspiracy theories while the author cites official findings that Foster died by his own hand. The piece contrasts media objectivity, Starr’s later reflections, and Baylor University scandal amid political nastiness.
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Zika funds fight exposes GOP rejection of aid
National political columnist surveys the Zika funding battle as Obama requests 1.9 billion for CDC and NIH, while the Republican House offers 622 million and the Senate about 1.1 billion. The stalemate risks delay, with experts warning of spread and impacts on pregnant women and the Gulf Coast. Rubio critiques Congress, others warn of political missteps as blame cycles loom.
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Tax gap shows 406 billion annual US shortfall
The IRS reports an average 406 billion dollars a year in unpaid taxes, driven by misreporting among 17 percent of taxpayers. Wage income is largely taxed at source, while high income from assets often escapes withholding. IRS staffing declines deepen the gap. analyses highlight higher misreporting among top earners and persistent failure to curb evasions.
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