Itlrs Taxing Question Bill Ends State Tax Warfare
A bill would end source based taxation on pensions by prohibiting states from taxing retiree pension income earned in other states. Kansas, California, Louisiana and Oregon have claimed rights to tax such income, while retirees seek relief from Kansas collections. Passage requires Senate approval and debate continues.
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Kansas
California
Louisiana
Oregon
Senate
Jim Hitch
U.S. House of Representatives
Hats off to a true hero G DeMaire
A heartfelt letter recalls Glen DeMaire, a young man who died in a Timberlake fire after greeting neighbors and sharing breakfast. The piece honors his kindness and compares him to animals and nature, praising his generosity and memory as a cherished friend and future guardian angel.
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G. DeMaire
Timberlake
Crystal
Glen DeMaire
God’s Angels
No to drugs, yes to truth from the hippie era
Kathleen Parker reflects on telling her son not to use drugs while acknowledging her generation's experimentation. A University of Michigan study shows rising teen drug use, prompting calls to be honest about past experiences, explain risks, and guide children wisely.
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John
Bell Bottoms
Guardians of Peace, Love and
Truth
M.O
University of Michigan
Lloyd D. Johnston
Johnston
Kathleen Parker
Ms. Parker
Kparkerlad.com
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Congress Tax Break Debate Risks Clinton Veto
The piece argues Congress would face a balanced budget with a larger tax break for high earners, but notes lawmakers seek self interest. It suggests Clinton would veto near identical plans and encourages viewers to watch C Span for context while criticizing public figures and moral character. It closes with holiday imagery.
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Congress
Clinton
Christmas Gift of His Son Inspires Quiet Reflection
The piece contrasts holiday bustle with a devotional reminder of the first Christmas. It recalls family preparations for a festive season and then centers on the Christian gift of Jesus Christ, stressing spiritual meaning over material abundance.
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Bethlehem
Government contact list for Kansas and federal officials
A compiled address and phone contact for major officials including President Bill Clinton at the White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500. U S Senator Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum in Washington DC offices with numbers. Governor Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and State Senator Doug Walker listed with Topeka offices and phone lines.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Topeka
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Doug Walker
Unlucky Jimmy Christmas Tale Inspires Giving
A heartfelt Christmas column shares Unlucky Jimmy, a penniless boy whose sister is ill. After choosing a doll over a red fire engine, neighbors learn of the sister’s need, prompting gifts and a lesson on giving. Don Taylor notes the true meaning of Christmas as a call to charity and service.
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Jimmy
Christ
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