Editorial: Hollywood Writers Strike Tests New Media Era
A guest editorial explains the Hollywood writers strike over profits from DVDs downloads and digital outlets. It notes immediate reliance on reruns as late night shows pause and predicts wider impact on films and prime time programs, with negotiations stalled and potential long term costs to studios and networks.
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Guest Editorials Reflect Readers' Diverse Opinions
Editorial note states opinions shared by guest writers, not The Herald or its editors, and that views Expressed may differ from the newspaper’s own positions.
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Indian trust case drags on without payouts
The Cobell trust fund suit against the U.S. government hinges on the adequacy of accounting. After 11 years to reach trial and 10 days to present, no audits exist for Indian funds. Experts estimate potential liability up to 200 billion, with a 7 billion settlement offered but tied to waivers of further claims. The case could extend for decades, leaving account holders without income from guarded lands. Tom Beaver, Muscogee Nation, comments on issues facing Kansas.
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Back Row Tax Tricks Could Cut Kansas Taxes
Retired Johnson County CPA explains two tax strategies from Kansas tax committee hearings. Bunching property tax payments may enable itemized deductions every other year, potentially lowering state income taxes. Withholding changes after decoupling from federal tables could reduce April surprises for married filers, though results vary by taxpayer.
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