Tax rebate confusion hits Franklin County readers
Jeanny Sharp reports a mistaken IRS tax rebate notice sent nationwide due to a computer error. About 114 million notices were mailed. roughly 76 million will receive the maximum checks, while many may get reduced or incorrect amounts, prompting caution not to spend until funds arrive.
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Probation and Parole Officers Week July 15 21 2001
Public safety workers across America observe Probation Parole and Community Corrections Officers Week from July 15 to 21 2001. The note honors 80000 professionals supervising 4.4 million adults 600000 youths and stresses accountability prevention and victim support by community corrections staff led by Vickie Eckard of the Fourth Judicial District.
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Reader Forum letters requested for Ottawa Herald submissions
Opinion letters are invited for the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed with author address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to leters ottawaherald.com. Limit 500 words. letters may be edited for space.
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Kansas Officials Contact List From State Capitol
A list of political figures with office addresses and phone numbers in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas includes President George Bush U S Sen Pat Roberts U S Senator Sam Brownback U S Rep Jim Ryan Governor Bill Graves State Senator Robert Tyson State Representative Ralph Tanner and State Representative Bill Feverbom with respective office locations and contact numbers.
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Bull riders and a life of risk at frontier rodeos
The author recalls harsh injuries at Cheyenne Frontier Days and argues bull riders accept extreme danger for limited rewards. He notes Lane Frost's death and Frost's 83 score, then contrasts past risks with modern extreme sports, ending with the ARA Rodeo at Franklin County Fair.
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Graves taps Glasscock as tax plan foil in GOP race
Gov Bill Graves signals support for a gradual tax increase while House Speaker Kent Glasscock campaigns in Kansas, setting up a potential bid for governor. Graves’ plan keeps education funding on the agenda and lets Glasscock avoid taking a stand on K-12 funding, shaping the 2002 race dynamics.
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Tax plan shadows September state budget debate
Hawver notes Governor Graves may propose a tax increase for K-12 funding around September to test political support. Analysts doubt lawmakers will back mileage or tax hikes ahead of elections, hoping for a no-new-taxes budget. The piece previews a possible shift toward a Glasscock gubernatorial path.
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