Traficant Expelled From Congress Over Bribery Racketeering
The United States House of Representatives voted to expel Ohio Representative James Traficant after his conviction on 10 counts of bribery, racketeering and tax evasion. Traficant, 61, served nine terms and plans to appeal his convictions while seeking re election as an independent.
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Critics say Operation TIPS would harm workers and business
The Herald decries Operation TIPS as a flawed plan, warning it would force workers like mail and cable crews to report suspicions, raise safety liabilities, and hurt customer service and business. It urges DOJ to improve interagency coordination and public trust.
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Tokyo
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Estate tax myth vs. real harm to family farms
George B. Pyle argues the federal estate tax does not threaten the typical farm. Neil Hart, Iowa State University economist, finds no farm sales due to estate taxes in decades of tax law work. The piece critiques political assertions and presents IRS data showing few estates taxed, with most affected not farm-based, and urges policy focus on antitrust and conservation rather than repeal.
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Best cure for a sick world by an anesthetic craving
Charley Reese reflects on surgery and the world in turmoil. He recounts his open heart procedure, mocks superficial comforts, and blasts Middle East diplomacy, Afghanistan policy, and hostage rescues while contrasting a hot Florida summer with burning Western deserts and a critique of progress as desertification.
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Ottawa Herald Reader Mail Address Request
A note invites readers to share their views with The Ottawa Herald and provides mailing details including MAIL 104 and the Ottawa, Kansas address for correspondence. The item emphasizes community input and editorial engagement from residents of Codi Ottawa.
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