California Proposition 13 at 25 years and the tax debate
The 25th anniversary of Proposition 13 highlights a mixed legacy of tax relief and rising expenditures. While the measure cut property taxes and spurred a national tax-cut wave, California now faces a $35 billion shortfall and renewed calls for higher taxes. Insights from TELs and Colorado's TABOR show restrained spending can coexist with targeted tax relief, suggesting disciplined spending as the key to long term tax stability. Michael J. New of the Cato Institute notes the broader implications for fiscal policy.
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California
Carter
Congress
Pete Wilson
Colorado
Washington
TABOR
Golden State
Corked bats, fame shielded by public glare ripple through sports and business
A Scripps Howard commentary notes fans applauded Sammy Sosa despite a corked bat while Martha Stewart faces civil charges and executives face harsh penalties for corporate fraud. The piece argues public scrutiny falls unevenly and echoes a broader culture of excusing elites.
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Sammy Sosa
Chicago Cubs
America
Sosa
Martha Stewart
New York Times
Major League Baseball
Securities and Exchange Commission
Stewart
SEC
WorldCom Inc
WorldCom
MCI Inc
MCI
Scott D. Sullivan
Florida
Bush
Congress
Enron
Arthur Andersen
Bell
Scripps Howard News Service
Nonprofits urge community support to offset funding losses
A letter urges readers to back ARS amid shrinking traditional funding as New Hampshire ranks lowest in individual philanthropy. The writer notes rising costs, a new director for special projects, and events like Patti Page and Jim Bailey programs at the Music Hall, stressing city funds are not welfare but vital service support for HIV/AIDS care.
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New Hampshire
ARS
Patti Page
Boston
Jim Bailey
Barbra Streisand
Music Hall
Sununu urged to heed FCC oversight on media limits
An open letter criticizes FCC Commissioner Powell for skipping hearings and pressing June vote to relax ownership limits. It urges Sen John Sununu to stand up for New Hampshire small businesses and public voices, warning of top down media control and marginalization of smaller speakers.
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John E. Sununu
Bush
Iraq
FCC
Michael Powell
Powell
U.S
New Hampshire
John Sununu
Sununu
Gregg urged to oppose Bush on air policy in New Hampshire
A letter to the editor argues that New Hampshire faces severe air pollution and urges Senator Gregg to oppose the Bush administration. It praises the Clean Power Act proposed by Senator Jeffords and criticizes the Clear Skies initiative for relaxing mercury and other pollutant protections.
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New Hampshire
Sen. Gregg
Sen. Jeffords
Vermont
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