Editorials on House scandals and a 29-mill tax rally in Topeka
The piece critiques a post office money laundering claim tied to House members, notes Speaker Foley's limited grasp, and highlights a rally in Topeka for a uniform 29-mill property tax levy. It argues tax cuts would ease burdens on homeowners, spur auto sales, and align education costs with ability to pay.
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Signs of spring replace harsh plains winter winds
The writer notes winter’s mild end with scant snowfall and lingering cold. Signs of spring appear as a robin on the lawn, Spring Training in Florida and Arizona, Royals chatter, and presidential campaign shifts. The NCAA tournament signals spring, with the Jayhawks a hopeful Final Four contender amid college hoops chatter.
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Tsongas Speech Parodies Withdrawal and Politics
A biting spoof of Paul Tsongas withdraw remarks skewers self praised gracious losers. The speaker mocks practical campaign logic, tax promises, gas prices, and leftist critiques while defending business as the engine of jobs and growth. It ends with a jab at public service and a return to private life.
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