Editorial Easy Target Targeting the IRS credibility and reform
The piece argues the IRS loses credibility when it single outs groups for scrutiny, especially Tea Party affiliated groups seeking tax exemptions. It calls for uniform enforcement, independent audits, and rebuilding taxpayer trust, noting missteps and lavish conferences threaten funding and reform.
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No-Fly Zone Syria Debate Shows Deep Divisions
Officials clash over enforcing a no-fly zone in Syria as lawmakers question legality and feasibility. Experts warn of regional risk while administration argues it could deter aggression and protect civilians amidst competing security interests.
Read er Forum Letter Defends Concealed Carry Stance
A Herald letter responds to Jeanny Sharp’s editorial calling some citizens zealots for concealed carry. It argues law abiding carriers blend in and only reveal weapons in emergencies, stressing responsible permits and safe concealment even during daily activities.
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Reader Forum on Guns at Library Doors
A reader warns that an irate patron with a gun over an overdue book could be deterred by a concealed carry permit holder at the counter. The letter argues such a citizen might improve survival chances, while doubting wider safety and questioning Richard Coleman and his Stand Your Ground stance.
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CAFOs in Kansas Seen as Harmful Shift from Small Farms
Kansas ranks seventh among top agricultural states and trails Texas in cattle. Industrial farming and veterinary tech have spurred large CAFO operations aimed at high output and low costs. Critics urge research and reform to curb air and water pollution and antimicrobial resistance, urging policy collaboration with federal and state governments.
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Plaid politics frame Kansas tax bill debate in state Capitol
Reporter notes the Kansas tax bill signed by Gov. Sam Brownback sparks a split view. Democrats call the sales tax increase from 6.15 to 6.3 percent a tax hike, while Republicans say the overall package still cuts taxes. The piece reviews income tax changes, deductions, and the partisan lens shaped by plaid coats.
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