Supreme Court backs Montana severance tax on coal
The U S Supreme Court ruled Montana counties may levy a severance tax on coal, a decision that also supports an Illinois tax plan. The piece notes potential effects on western coal markets, warns about union stance, and cites Sen Gene Johns failed efforts while urging a state study and prompt agency response.
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James Thompson
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Simon Votes To Continue School Busing Sparks Letter Debate
A letter writer criticizes Paul Simon for backing federal school busing after a 265 to 122 House vote against the program. The writer claims the busing plan is wasteful and unpopular, voters are misled, and asks whether Simon represents the district or his image.
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Southern Hlinoisan
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Congress
Fire another third of legislature says the editor
The Southern Illinoisan columnist argues that after a previous pay raise and pension boost for legislators the public should continue to dismiss one third of lawmakers each year until voters send a clear message that they mean business as the bill payers.
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Schwartz vs Clemons in fight over staff hires
Letter to the editor disputes a July campaign article about the state's attorney's office staffing. The author says John Clemons caused two of three assistants to leave and that experienced replacements were found at equal or lower salaries. He also accuses Clemons of conflicting claims about hiring women and notes a female assistant left after a transition period.
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LWV clarifies juvenile court watching project
The Southern Illinoisan misstates the League of Women Voters project. Local observers did not issue official judgments on the juvenile court or state child agencies. Reports were sent to the LWV of Illinois for analysis and will be shared with county officials and the public once statewide results are compiled.
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Business dividing up tax cut spoils
Washington economist Rahn of the U S Chamber and McIntyre of Citizens for Tax Justice say Democrats bid up business tax cuts to outpace Republicans. The memo shows a $169 billion six year package and a scramble to woo small firms, distressed industries, and utilities with expensing, credits, and new tax mechanisms while credibility and timing loom as reformers push a rival package.
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D-Hawaii
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Congressonal Quarterly Inc
Boston's Kevin White Faces Tax Limits and Budget Strains
Massachusetts voters imposed a rigid ceiling on property taxes, forcing Boston to trim a large operating budget and threaten hundreds of police and fire positions. Mayor White defends his record while acknowledging public pressure and explores tax reform to diversify revenue.
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Reagan's next priority issue crime at home
Tom Wicker analyzes how crime may become a top White House priority after economic measures. Meese signals crime first among topics, with DOJ task forces on violent crime and drugs. Webster cautions against federal overreach, urging state and local empowerment, training, and targeted bail reform.
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