Reading Bush tax stance and deficit debate in 1990s
From My Desk surveys Bush’s shifts on taxes amid a projected 232 billion deficit for 1991 and Gramm Rudman Hollings’ cuts. It notes Republican and Democratic aims, possible tax increases, and a Newsweek outlook on a cross party compromise during an election year. It cites Kevin Phillips’s Politics of Rich and Poor and contrasts income groups to discuss taxpayer fairness and party reform.
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Short-sighted VG visions project ends in Shafter
The Shafter Visions and Goals project concludes after months of meetings and a $28,000 facilitator. Critics question the value and turnout, noting many goals were preexisting and the hardbound report seems to moot public input. City Manager plans a follow-up in six months.
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Cowboy Boots Help Knee and Foot Comfort Say Surgeons
Paul Harvey notes knees struggle with modern weight activity and longevity while hips are more replaceable. Dr Michael Coughlin in Boise says the foot is complex with 56 bones and 35 joints and praises cowboy boots for comfort. He cites surveys and anecdotes linking heeled boots to less knee and foot pain, even for foresters and ranchers.
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Do You Believe UFOs Exist And Government Funding
The author cites a Gallup poll showing nine percent of adults have seen a UFO and half think there may be others like us on planets. They argue SETI diverts funds from domestic needs and propose funding a local search for extraterrestrial life with a modest amount.
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