Editorials Tinker with taxes and government Penalty
The piece argues income tax penalizes work and savings and highlights flaws in the tax system. It discusses complexity and IRS power, tax cheating, and debates from a flat tax to national sales tax. It cites the 16th Amendment and questions whether Americans will change how they tax and spend.
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IRS
Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas Legislators and Officials Contact Directory
A compact list of state and federal officials in Topeka and Washington includes U S Senator Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum and Sam Brownback along with Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and state representatives Ralph Tanner Bill Feuerborn and Doug Walker plus contact addresses and phone numbers for offices in Topeka and Washington D C. The listing also provides the White House comments line and various fax numbers.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Fox
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Feuerborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
Coast Guard Overreach Sparks Libertarian Water Reflections
A speaker rails against mandatory wearable life jackets for small boats, arguing federal overreach and the dangers of government rules. He recalls Florida and Georgia childhoods, jokes about preferring water in a jelly glass, and defends personal risk as a liberty issue while condemning red tape. He notes his canoe is guarded with a gun and laments government attempts to regulate private life.
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U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Navy
Rebel Yell
Jack Daniels
Florida
Georgia
Guillen Voices Frustration Over Abusive Baseball Fans
Guillen of the White Sox vents at fans who he says cross lines during strikes and after, while critics argue fans have the right to be harsh. He notes entertainment saturation, compares to Godfather III casting, and cautions that fans can be brutal yet indispensable to the game.
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Zzie Guillen
White Sox
Guillen
Guilen
O.J
Robert Duvall
Tom
Michael Corleone
Duvall
Joe
Cicero
Eddie
Ike
Chicago
Cuba
Community reacts to weak tornado sirens
Residents express concern that sirens were barely audible during a torna do warning. Many announce they did not hear the alert and urge louder systems or relocation to ensure effective future warnings.
All-clear signal after tornado warning debated by readers
In a community forum letter, residents question why the county does not issue an all-clear after a tornado warning. Emergency coordinator J B Hall says the signal is confusing. readers note other communities find it helpful and urge discussion.
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Herald
J.B. Hall
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