Editorial Calls Balanced Budget Amendments Ineffective
The piece argues the defeat of a balanced budget amendment in the U.S. House was unsurprising and may be beneficial, as such laws would likely fail to curb deficits for years and resemble Gramm-Rudman. It critiques persistent federal spending, notes public anger and Perot appeal, and urges curbing government expansion to avoid potential national bankruptcy.
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U.S. House
Gramm-Rudman
Congress
Bush
Ross Perot
Jim Hitch
Guest Opinion Tea Editorial Note
Guest editorials present reader opinions rather than The Herald's stance. The snippet explains that guest opinions are offered to diversify viewpoints and do not represent the newspaper's official position.
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Herald
Reform the mortgage deduction with a universal housing tax credit
The Garden City Telegram reports tax writers scrutinize the mortgage interest deduction as a rich versus poor issue. Proposals suggest converting to a housing tax credit usable by all, regardless of itemizing, boosting uniform benefits and potentially reducing the federal deficit.
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Washington
Congressional Tax Committee
IRS
Bush opposes biodiversity treaty during Earth Summit
In Rio this weekend President George Bush rejects the biodiversity protection treaty saying it is too restrictive and would cost U.S. jobs in pharmaceuticals and biotech. He argues the pact ignores potential job creation from environmental stewardship and promotes a broader, urgent reform agenda.
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George Bush
Rio
United States
Woodsy
America
Right tools for Kansas schools spark funding furor
Kansas school boards and educators wrestle with the new school finance act as most districts expect a flood of funds. Negotiations surge over large salary hikes, health costs rise, and legal challenges loom over uniform property taxation. A state reform effort includes a 16 member commission and a 39 member lay panel to study funding and educational reforms.
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Topeka
Kansas
Hays
Salina
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Bob Stephan
Kansas Department of Revenue
Stephan
Rod Bicker
State Department of Education
Bicker
Blue Valley
Johnson County
Nancy Parrish
Parrish
State Board of Tax Appeals
Cru
Independent auditors needed to audit government spending
Frank Hanson calls for an outside audit of Social Security funds and government spending. He rails against lawmakers from both parties, cites millions in alleged misuses, and urges a people’s vote to set strict spending limits and salary schedules for officials.
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Dunkin Donuts
Ohio
Warren Rudman
Rudman
Washington
Congress
Frank Hanson
S. Olive
Craft booth for Jayhawker Days aids homeless pets
Auntie Em's Animal Rescue Mission plans a craft booth at Williamsburg Jayhawker Days on June 19 20 to raise funds for care and placement of homeless pets. Donations of handmade items are welcome. call 242-1767 or drop items at 1004 S Willow Ottawa.
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Animal Rescue Mission
Williamsburg
S. Willow
Ottawa
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