Editorial on Kansas lawmakers backing free trade with China
Guest editorial argues Rep. Todd Tiahrt and Kansas Republicans favor free trade with China despite human rights concerns. It notes Boeing's growing China market and cites lifts on sanctions for grain to Pakistan and India. The piece questions whether anti China stance harms local jobs as Airbus competes globally. The Winfield Daily Courier.
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Guest Editorials Reflect Readers’ Varying Opinions
A guest editorials page presents diverse viewpoints for readers. It notes that opinions do not necessarily reflect The Herald or its editors, offering a spectrum of commentary from multiple writers.
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Teach the Truth in Kansas School Board Debate
A reader argues for teaching controversial science topics as the truth in Kansas schools. The letter questions Big Bang and macroevolution theories, cites Hubble data and Neanderthal debates, and urges presenting evidence for and against theories before letting students decide. It praises Ottawa police DARE involvement and Timber Lake Camp.
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Tax cut gridlock and a failing Congress
The column argues that a bipartisan but flawed Republican tax bill would devastate prosperity, predicting a false surplus of 3 trillion over ten years. It criticizes budget gimmicks, emergency spending, and social program cuts, labeling Congress selfish and incompetent. Don Kaul invites reader correspondence.
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Tax relief bill argues for debt paydown and tax cuts
A lawmaker defends a Congress tax relief package detailing a plan to not tap Social Security and Medicare funds, reduce the marriage penalty, expand Education Savings Accounts, extend exemptions for elder care, cap capital gains taxes, and eliminate the death tax, while urging annual relief and fiscal responsibility. He cites Greenspan and Jefferson to justify debt reduction and limited government spending.
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