President Bush tax plan draw criticism from H&R Block chief
Kansas City based H&R Block chief Tom Bloch says the presidents withholding change will shrink refunds and shock taxpayers next year. He predicts up to 345 dollars less per married filer and 172 less for singles, delaying a reflexive benefit from higher take home pay. Bloch offers free W-4 form help to restore prior withholding levels and testifies on Capitol Hill next week as Bush pushes tax cuts including capital gains relief and higher child exemptions.
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Democrats say the very rich would reap most benefits
Democrats argue that 3 percent of Americans would capture 83 percent of the gains from Bush's budget. they push for alternate tax cuts and programs to spur jobs. House Democrats question middle-class relief, while Darman defends a plan aimed at boosting the economy amid recession signals.
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Haagen-Dazs origins and electronics brands quiz
A graphic asks where Haagen-Dazs is based, with options France Sweden Britain or America. It also asks RCA televisions origin with options Japan America France or Korea. It includes Vaseline ownership with options American French Anglo-Dutch or German.
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Warren panelists push for full JFK files release
Former President Ford and 13 Warren Commission staff urge complete disclosure of all Kennedy assassination records. They joined 12 living commission lawyers in insisting no coverup, as CIA and Pentagon files remain sealed or closed until 2009. The call follows renewed attention from Oliver Stone's film and debates over conspiracy evidence.
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Kansas districts cry foul over Finney school plan
Johnson County superintendents from Shawnee Mission Olathe and Blue Valley denounce Gov Finney s proposed 45 mill statewide property tax and spending limits warning it will devastate schools Job losses cuts of 16 22 percent and hundreds of layoffs possible with up to 390 Shawnee Mission positions at risk and districts planning to tell Topeka lawmakers their figures and concerns indicate heavy impact on students and programs
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