Fountain of longevity or threat to life, editorials say
The piece argues life expectancy in the United States rose from 47 to 75 this century, with projections of 85 or 100 by experts. It notes public health, nutrition, and medical care as drivers, while warning demagoguery and nuclear threats could cap gains. Political science may shape longevity more than medicine.
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U.S
S. Jay Olshansky
University of Chicago
Olshansky
Jim Hitch
Guest Opinion on Family Support Enforcement Policy
Herald editor reflects on child support enforcement led by the social services branch. It notes 2,000 welfare cases closed via payments, with 1987 to 1989 collection growth to 47.5 million, ranking top 10 in growth. Emphasizes aid to families with dependent children and calls for broader eligibility to help collect support.
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Herald
Offici & Partment of Social Akevices
SRS
Jim Robertson
Commentator laments money and freedom in election era
A reflective critique argues elections center on money and capital, not governance. It traces inflation, wage growth, and housing costs from the 1970s and 1980s, notes how the poor suffer while the rich seek protective tax rates, and contends governments enforce rules that curb personal liberty.
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Jimmy Carter
Tax dialogue on Kansas 1990 election tax crisis in Topeka
In Topeka a debate on property taxes frames the 1990 Kansas election as a clash of budget needs and public clarity. State and local governments rely on property and income taxes, with cuts in one area forcing increases elsewhere to fund schools, roads, and services. The piece analyzes rising costs, shifting responsibilities from Washington, and the interconnected nature of tax policy across government layers.
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Topeka
Kansas
Washington
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