Social Security funding sparks tax backlash in Congress
The author blasts Congress for deficit financing through Social Security funds and criticizes President Bush for not opposing the tax increase. He argues Social Security remains a strong investment, with $52 billion in income last year masking a larger federal deficit. The piece warns of looming debt when securities mature and urges bipartisan support to curb the burden on future generations.
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Congress
Bush
Treasury Department
Slattery and Carlin vie for Democratic gubernatorial nod
Jim Slattery reverses course on a gubernatorial bid and plans a late February decision. Former Gov John Carlin doubles down, signaling a spring announcement. Democrats face a choice between two proven campaigners, with voters ultimately deciding who should run.
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Jim Slattery
Jim
Slattery
Carlin
Cote Ee Vee
John Carlin
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Tiegreen Times editor faces aging and annual press
Lillian Tiegreen, longtime editor of The Tiegreen Times, now 83, faces health decline and questions about Volume 34. The paper, issued yearly for 33 years, mixes poetry and personal notices including poems on Uncle Sam and a sample classified ad. Tiegreen’s life centers on family, Ottawa, and seven-state circulation with ties to Ottawa University and local schools.
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Tiegreen Times
Lillian Tiegreen
Ein
Pan
Uncle Sam
Jesus
St. John
Ottawa
Evelyn
Arnold
the Times
Kansas
Clifford
Ottawa University
William Dean
Shawnee Mission High School
Tiegreen
Socialized medicine debated as costly government care
The piece argues that national health care would drive costs up and cites two government funded systems, Champus and VA, as examples. It notes rising use and spending, describes DRG based reimbursements, and claims wait times and rationing show socialized medicine's flaws. It links these to potential nationwide reforms.
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Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Kimberly Wickline
National Journalism Center
Governent
Department of Defense
Champus
DOD
Defense Department
Wickline
Supreme Court to hear race and TV licenses cases
The court will review two broadcast cases questioning whether race or national origin can be a factor in awarding TV licenses. Orlando and Hartford cases challenge FCC enhancement factors and reverse discrimination rules, with historical rulings cited and a debate on constitutional merit.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Orlando
Fla
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Metro Broadcasting Inc
Rainbow
Astrolene Communications
Shurberg
Hartford
Bakke
Fullitove
Wygant
Croson
Congress
U.S. Coun of Appeals
District of Columbia
Ottawa Herald Advertising Rates Effective July 1 1989
Ottawa Herald lists subscription and delivery rates for 1989 covering Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier, motor route, and mail. Rates include one month five dollars and change, three months around fourteen to fifteen dollars, six months about twenty six to twenty nine dollars, and one year from fifty six to seventy dollars depending on delivery method and region.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
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