Editorial urges Kansas sales tax holiday model be studied
Guest editor argues for a Kansas sales tax holiday similar to New York's 1997 idea adopted by nine states including Iowa and Texas. The piece notes August timing, potential revenue impact, cross-border competition with Missouri, and possible macroeconomic benefits for families and retailers.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
New York
Iowa
Texas
Missouri
Florida
Maryland
Kansas Senate
House
UN peacekeeping plan eyed for Iraq with American command
The Denver Post notes cautious support for a UN peacekeeping force in Iraq under UN sponsorship, conditioned on American command. It highlights U.S. reluctance to place troops under foreign control, Iraqi security shortfalls, stalled oil revenue, and ongoing guerrilla attacks that hinder stabilization efforts.
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Denver Post
U.N
Iraq
Bush
United Nations
Richard Armitage
U.S
United States
Britain
Hussein
the Courier
Findlay
Ohio
Preseault rail trail case ruling summarized by NARPQO director
Dale E. Anderson outlines a long legal battle over rail banking and takings. The 1990 Supreme Court decision found potential compensation due, leading to years of litigation and a final U.S. pay out of about 1.45 million dollars plus fees. He cites Swisher v United States and clarifies the Prairie Spirit rail trail status, noting it is not a Kansas state park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Iraq
United Nations
Frankfurter Rundschau
Frankfurt
Germany
Vladimir
Putin
Kursk
Barents Sea
Russia
Sardinia
Italy
Dan Pickett
Pickett
U.S. Supreme Court
United States
Congress
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. Court of Appeals
Federal Circuit
Everett McKinley Dirksen
United
Federal District Court of Kansas
Swisher
United States District Court
D. Kansas
Cheryl Swisher
United States of America
Nat’l Assoc. of
Surface Trans
CGIT
The
Ottawa Herald
Prairie Spirit
PSRT
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Iraq occupation faces two separate security problems
In Iraq the occupying power must secure civilians against criminals and protect troops from guerrilla attacks. The writer argues Iraqi opposition to occupation is real, unpopular with the Bush administration, and worsened by stalled services like electricity and water. He critiques denial, calls for urgency, and urges concrete action.
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Iraq
Saddam
Bush Administration
Baghdad
Bush
Congress
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Caran
Onewe
Army National Guard
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