Kansas tax debate centers on Graves plan and alternatives
Kansas lawmakers debate tax cuts as Gov. Bill Graves promotes a broad package aimed at reducing the statewide property tax for public education. Critics push for larger income tax cuts or targeted sales tax relief for food, while Democrats seek to eliminate the property tax via a constitutional amendment within four years.
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Stop the 14.5 Billion Bank Bailout Scheme
Charley Reese condemns a proposed 14.5 billion bailout to New York banks tied to Asian economies. He urges public opposition, denounces Republicans and Democrats, and calls for taxpayers to reject this “socialistic” transfer of losses. He warns of future political battles and invites readers to voice dissent.
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Budget Surplus Debate Misleads About National Debt
The editorial pages criticize claims of a federal budget surplus as misleading and argue the national debt totals are far higher than official figures suggest. It notes estimates of 5.3 trillion dollars spent beyond means and warns the public debate centers on politics rather than truth.
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Sports money and the TV boom reshape football
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