Editorial: Bush tax withholding plan misreads working stiffs
Jim Hitch denounces President Bush for changing withholding tables to produce a small net paycheck increase. He argues the public misreads a $260 tax refund as savings, noting Americans spend refunds and miss interest. Hitch urges understanding working-class needs and criticizes the administration’s grasp on everyday life.
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Rights of Kansans to vote in 1992 primary urged
Guest opinion argues for direct presidential voting in Kansas arguing the $1.5 million April 7 election is worth the cost to boost democracy and citizen participation while condemning county officials and caucus advocates who seek to kill or suppress the primary. The piece singles out Sen Lana Oleen for backing the caucus system and calls for restructuring or abolition of county government.
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Commentary on State of the Union and tax policy critique
The author denounces the State of the Union address and President Bush for promoting tax cuts favoring the rich, mocks a Puritan reference, cites rising inequality since 1977, and argues for modest tax increases on high incomes. It condemns withholding gimmicks as deceptive and urges genuine economic justice.
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Help Russia, Yeltsin, and U.S. debt contrast debated
A column argues Americans should support Russia’s move to democracy to avert Soviet-era danger, noting the U.S. debt and economic troubles. It criticizes Bush for using aid discussions as campaign theater andFavor Boris Yeltsin as a principled leader, urging honest policy over politics.
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