House OKs Car Tax Reduction Plan Passes Narrowly
The Kansas House approved a five year plan to cut car and light truck taxes by 616 million, halving vehicle tax assessments and eliminating the statewide mill levy on motor vehicles. Critics warn local governments would lose 248 million with no replacement revenue, risking shifted property taxes on homes. Representative notes the bill’s split vote and ongoing need for budget care.
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Du Pont directors may block Iran oil deal
Three Seagram affiliated Du Pont board members Edgar M Bronfman Charles R Bronfman and Edgar Bronfman Jr are expected to oppose a $1 billion Conoco subsidiary project to develop two oil fields in Iran The Clinton administration says the deal clashes with U S efforts to isolate Iran for terrorism and nuclear ambitions.
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Conoco
Iran
New York Times
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Seagram Co
du Pont
Edgar M. Bronfman
Seagram
Charles R. Bronfman
Edgar Bronfman Jr
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Questions on India Cox's Army and more from the library
A roundup of library reference questions. Topics cover visa rules for India, Coxey's Army origin, 15 gauge steel thickness, Lackland AFB location, and agoraphobia support groups with details from various reference works. Community members are urged to call 242-3080 for answers or visit the top floor reference department.
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India
Cox
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U.S
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Chicago
New Orleans
New York City
Department of State
United States
Coxey
Karno
Charlie Chaplin
Stan Laurel
Almanac
Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland
San Antonio
Texas
SGM
Dan Cragg
Marion
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Pass Group
Fly Without Fear
Central Heights
Dcca Center
Princeton Methodist Church
Princeton
Kansas
Retail sales dip in February marks first fall in year
Washington report shows a 0.5 percent decline in February retail sales, the first drop since April last year. January had been revised up to a 0.6 percent gain, while auto sales fell 1 percent, with excluding autos the index down 0.4 percent as analysts weigh slower growth amid prior Fed rate hikes.
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Commerce Department
Federal Reserve
Secretary of State Christopher Backs Direct Talks in Middle East
Warren Christopher held back-to-back talks with Israeli Prime Minister Rabin and Syrian President Assad in Jerusalem and Damascus to push for direct negotiations over the Golan Heights. He reviewed security measures with Rabin and then met Assad for two hours, as an expected statement was delayed.
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Hafez Assad
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