Cost of Government Day highlighted in 1990s editorial
The piece argues that government spending dominates family budgets, citing National Center for Public Policy Research and Grover Norquist. It notes Cost of Government Day on July 13, compares Tax Freedom Day and Spending Freedom Day, and criticizes politicians for hidden tax increases while explaining why many families need two incomes.
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Clinton
George Bush
National Center For Public Policy Research
Grover Norquist
Americans For Tax Reform
It's Your Quarter trash dialogue prompts hotline
A reader voices frustration over litter on a community road and calls for action. The piece mentions NAFTA questions, 76 new citizens sworn in in Spanish, and invites public input via a helpline with specific call times. It reflects neighborhood concerns and civic participation.
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NAFTA
NO KIDDING Karl A Van Asselt on Money Matters
Karl A. Van Asselt outlines six historical money facts from different eras. Rockefeller's vast 531 million gift, early Canadian playing cards as currency, the 20 cent piece of 1875 78 in use, colonial codfish as money, a private in 1776 earning 52 cents monthly, and the Secret Service's origin to combat counterfeiting.
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John D. Rockefeller
Canada
U.S
Secret Service
Readers praise David Lee defense of Marvin Barkis
Cindy Earnshaw of Ottawa writes in The Herald OP ED praising a public defense of former Kansas House speaker Marvin Barkis against Stan Wollard's views. She notes confusion over a similarly named David Lee in the Ottawa directory and cites the newspaper’s clarification and apology on writer address.
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David Lee
Kansas
Marvin Barkis
Herald
Stan Wollard
Wollard
Mr. Lee
Ottawa
Ottawa Herald
Lee
Cindy Earnshaw
Ohio Road
Legislature slides too long into budget folly
In Topeka the commentary ridicules the Kansas Legislature for delaying action on a federal pension tax issue. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling triggers nearly 100 million in refunds and future 9 million annual revenue loss. Officials warned since 1984 and 1989, yet pensions remain exempt, shifting cost to taxpayers and forcing larger future budget gaps.
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Topeka
Senate
Jerry Karr
D-Emporia
Karr
U.S
Virginia
Kansas
Budget Office
Weekend violence in Chicago tops Bulls riot legacy
A comic yet sharp column catalogs a deadly weekend in Chicago, noting subway deaths, drive by shootings, a street fight, a fatal wiggle gang clash, and multiple injuries. The piece contrasts the violence with the city’s former Riot memory and questions civic safety amid everyday urban life.
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Bulls
Chicago
Zoo
Benigno
Stop Immigration Now The Case For A Five Year Moratorium
A column urges Congress to enact emergency legislation imposing a five year ban on all immigration to the United States and repeal asylum protections for political refugees. The author argues continuing immigration worsens unemployment, debt, and social strain, predicting violence and economic collapse if unaddressed. He cites 1981–1990 immigration totals, compares to 1901–1910, and condemns asylum politics as a Cold War tool, urging readers to pressure lawmakers immediately.
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Congress
United States
Miami-Hialeah
America
Lenin
Moscow
Hitler
Munich
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John Marshall
Harris News Service
Lake Shore Drive
Days Inn
By Mike Royko
Tribune Media Service
Center For Immigration Studies
Charley Reese
King Features Syndicate
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