Balance and debt policy in federal spending critique
The author argues that tax levels and spending cuts miss the core issue of budgeting. Despite lower expected interest payments this year, the national debt would still grow from 3.7 to 4 trillion due to persistent deficit financing. Until the budget balances, debt cannot be stabilized or reduced.
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Uncle Sam
Health care reform debate stalls on unified plan
A guest opinion notes the advisory council backs comprehensive reform but says broad public support is lacking. It urges federal activist leadership to fund state demonstrations and report progress to the president and Congress, while a Democratic minority favors a national insurance approach. The piece critiques President Bush for not yet driving the debate.
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Hi Chre
Asnetts
Congress
Bush
Contact details for Kansas political figures and federal leaders
A list of government figures with mailing addresses and phone numbers including President George Bush, Gov. Joan Finney, Sen. Bob Dole, Sen. Nancy Kassebaum, Rep. Dick Nichols, State Rep. George Teagarden, State Sen. Dave Webb, and State Rep. Walker Hendrix. Addresses span Washington DC and Topeka with district numbers and telephone contacts.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Senate Omce
Washington
D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
D.C
George Teagarden
S Statehouse
Dave Webb
Nall
Stillwell
Walker Hendrix
Statehouse
Comment on Japan as scapegoat for auto market decline
The writer argues against blaming Japan for American car sales losses, contending American automakers failed due to mismanagement and poor customer focus. They criticize Bush for using trade-talk as political optics, noting many culpable US firms benefit from overseas production and profit from labor-cost differentials. The piece urges accountability among American executives over scapegoating Japan.
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Soviet Union
Japan
Bush
Asia
Chrysler
Ford
United States
U.S
Mexico
America
Ways to Fight January Doldrums From Experts
A columnist lists extreme, satirical winter coping ideas from psychology and recreational therapy experts. The guidance covers drinking, brooding, lifestyle changes, winter sports, correspondence, writing, binocular watching, and even hostage fantasies, framed as bleak humor for the post holiday season.
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Finland
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