Editorial warns on tax abatements harming revenue and equity
A Kansas editorial critiques tax abatements and tax exempt bonds as hidden revenue losses. It argues taxpayers rarely vote on abatements, while gains and losses shift between communities and inflame human costs. The piece calls for reexamining tax exempt status across all categories including church property.
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Ansas
Legislative Research Department
Kansas
Chiefs stop tomahawk chop endorsements urged
Editorials from Kansas papers urge the Chiefs to drop the tomahawk chop citing cultural disrespect and historic symbolism. The pieces condemn the organization for not addressing data and pressures behind a change and call for leadership from team owner Lamar Hunt.
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Kansas
Associated Press
University Daily Kansan
Kansas City Chiefs
Lamar Hunt
Prayer in Schools Faithful Debate Continues in Public Life
A reflective piece argues that prayer cannot be banned in schools yet government written prayers should remain prohibited. It urges voluntary, non disruptive student prayer and stresses individual religious freedom, tolerance, and common sense to resolve the debate.
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United States Supreme Court
High Court
Ottawa
Bush Vietnam clash overshadows Gulf War record debate
In a tense national dialog, critics press Clinton on his draft history while Bush faces scrutiny over Gulf War decisions. Polls show Clinton widening his lead, yet the draft issue persists as media analysis labels it simple and unresolved. Bush defends wartime choices amid ongoing controversy.
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Iraq
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Bush
Vietnam
Quayle
Saddam Hussein
Gulf War
Roger Hilsman
U.S
Congress
Baghdad
Kuwait
Saddam
Glaspie
Saudia Arabia
Colin Powell
America
Palestinians and Israelis fight over peace terms in long, difficult talks
The piece argues negotiations will be protracted and contested. It notes Palestinians suffer under Israeli occupation and have little to offer, while Israelis press for land concessions and a staged path to sovereignty. Separate talks with Syria Lebanon and Jordan complicate the path to peace.
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Middle East
PLO
Israel
West Bank
Gaza
Camp David
Syria
Lebanon
Jordan
Amman
Bush
Contact details for elected officials and offices
The readable fragments list several names and addresses for representatives and senators. Notable entries include Sen. Bob Dole at the Senate Office Building in Washington DC with a listed phone, State Rep. and State Senator from Kansas with Topeka addresses, and other offices in Washington and local areas.
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Bob Dole
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Senate Otc
Washington, D.C
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Russell
Senate
Washington
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Dave Web
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Stilwell
Hee Hendrix
N. Statehouse
Topeka
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