Taxpayer frustration at primaries across states and races
Voters in California and beyond showed strong turnout in primaries with tax cut debates and district wins highlighted. Key results included Jeffrey Dall backing a 230 percent income tax cut demand, New Jersey gains for Bradley in the Democratic Senate race, and California Attorney General contenders in a tight Republican primary. Other notable outcomes touched New Mexico, South Dakota, and Ohio contests as incumbents and upstarts pursued November races.
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Californians Approve $7 Billion Property Tax Cut
Californians authorized a $7 billion property tax cut in a sweeping victory hailed by Prop 13 co author Howard Jarvis as a historic tax revolt. Governor Brown noted the result as nonpartisan though the outcome could shape November races with supporters predicting nationwide efforts to curb taxes.
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FTC proposal aims to curb lemons in used car sales
Washington AP The Federal Trade Commission staff plans a rule to require used car dealers to inspect cars before sale and post windshield stickers noting mechanical or safety issues. If approved this year the rule would affect about 35 000 dealers and exclude private party sales. Public comment will follow in July.
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Unrealistic push for national seat belt law faces pushback
Washington based report states federally mandated seat belt use is not politically realistic at present. Officials note state laws may still be pursued while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration leans on incentives to boost belt usage amid low compliance across the nation.
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Californias Prop 13 ink boosts anti tax drives nationwide
Supporters of property tax reform in Idaho and other states say Californias Prop 13 victory will accelerate ballot measures. Ada County Pro perty Owners Association head Cal Williams notes 20 000 signatures collected and 26 000 needed by July 7. Polls show demand for a tax cap and reduced government services, with campaigns in Ohio Montana Michigan Oregon Pennsylvania Nebraska and Idaho continuing. Republican Rep Al Shaw of Roseburg says Californias passage will "add fuel" to the drive.
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