Budget stalemate looms as third shutdown could hit
The stalemate between Republicans in Congress and the White House over the federal budget risks a third government shutdown by January 26. If politicians fail to agree, federal workers may be sent home again, risking a near revolt and a standstill affecting the nation. President Clinton pushes for a voters' verdict in November while both sides resist deeper tax or entitlement cuts.
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Graves year one shaping Wyandotte County in Kansas
Guest editorials note Governor Graves backed several tax cuts and a two year unemployment tax moratorium. He supported expanded gambling at The Woodlands but faced opposition. His first year outcomes include tax relief efforts and a mixed record on gambling issues for Wyandotte County and the state.
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My washer goes to appliance heaven after long service
A speaker recalls saying goodbye to a beloved washing machine that served the family through nine years of use across 13 moves. She reflects on memories, the dishwasher's motor failure, and the practical choice to replace rather than resuscitate, noting her marriage outlasts the appliances.
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Johnson County Tax Drama Roils Kansas Legislature
Wichita state senator Pat Ranson denounces Johnson County tax complaints as a long running drama. The piece highlights the county as a major tax source while noting reforms led by Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius in 1996 to protect consumers, curb discrimination, ensure hospital stays, and improve regulation of health care entities. Sebelius says government can work.
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Candidates keep tax talk simple on the campaign trail
AP Special Correspondent Walter R. Mears surveys the 1996 tax debate among GOP candidates. He notes Forbes pushes 17 percent flat tax while Dole hedges his promise, against Clinton's targeted cuts. Rival plans range from single rate to 15 and 17 percent schemes, amid past tax debates and Reagan era echoes.
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