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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1980
Page
8
Governor John Carlin faces sustained scrutiny over utility tax delays and a vetoed death penalty bill. He defends energy program progress, cites a revenue surplus, and urges balanced fixes including a 30 year minimum sentence option. Critics from within his party urge tougher leadership while he promotes cross party cooperation.
Washington reports inflation and gasoline price spikes dampen travel demand. Six Flags President Ned DeWitt warns of deferrable travel as the industry faces a triple blow of inflation unemployment and economic uncertainty. Travel data show 1980s decline with 21 percent higher travel costs, 2.5 percent drop in overall volume, and big cuts in long trips.
Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum called for broad based tax reform including a possible flat rate tax with minimal or no deductions. She noted a 2 to 3 percent flat tax could lower revenues, though it would be unpopular for homeowners and farmers who rely on deductions. She stressed studying revenue effects before proposing, alongside Senator Domenici who warned of a deteriorating economy and endorsed early dramatic action.
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