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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 2017

Page

5

Editorial: Please explain tax increases axes are not evil

Tax increases are not inherently bad as government funding supports essential services. Yet this year a $200,000 home may face about $125 more in taxes amid growing property values and sales tax receipts. City and county budgets rely on new funds, but a clearer plan for the general fund and reserve usage is needed to justify higher mill levies.

Right Wing War on Journalism Tests Media Integrity

Leonard Pitts argues that the attempted hoax against MSNBC host Rachel Maddow signals a dangerous escalation in efforts to discredit journalism. He highlights how fake documents aim to trap reporters, undermine credibility, and threaten democracy, warning media must defend truth amid political attacks.

Maddow’s Donald Trump Leonard Pitts The Miami Herald

Wyden Sees Tax Reform Shaped by Partisan Process

Senator Wyden criticizes the GOP bid to overhaul the tax code as a partisan effort likely to fall short of fixing all of what ails the rotting carcass. He notes Democratic limits, dynamic scoring doubts, and Mnuchin’s cautious stance while highlighting wage growth and job data amid broad reform talk.

Washington Paul Ryan Candide Ron Wyden Senate Mitch McConnell Wyden Finance Committee Oregon Wall Street Journal Ryan McConnell House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady Orrin Hatch Treasury Steven Mnuchin National Economic Council Gary Cohn Mnuchin CNBC Volcker Buffett America George Will Washington Post Writers Group

Lawrence Letters to Editor Submission Guidelines

Letters to the editor should be 250 words or fewer and may be submitted by mail to P.O. Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 or via email to letters ljworld com.

P.O Lawrence KS Ljworld.com

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