Plan would tax more services under Ohio budget plan
Governor Taft proposed extending the 5 percent sales tax to additional services including tanning, manicures, cable, dry cleaning, parking, tattoos and concerts to raise about 13 billion over two years starting July. The plan faces Republican resistance in the legislature and would shift tax to discretionary services, with business owners warning of higher prices and consumer impact.
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Daytona
Sinclair Community College
Dayton
Governor Taft proposes tax on newspapers and magazines
Governor Taft outlined a 2.3 billion tax plan taxing newspapers and magazine subscriptions. Exempt publications would face sales tax when bought at stores, raising an estimated 31 million and 25 million respectively over two budget years. Ohio Newspaper Association criticized the plan amid a downturn in advertising. Legislative approval required to become law.
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Bob Taft
Ohio Department of Taxation
Frank Deanery
Ohio Newspapers Association
Deaner
Tax reform plan targets 58 percent state revenue by 2000
Ohio Tax Commissioner outlines a four year plan starting 2005 to cut personal income tax for the poorest 600000 residents and broaden corporate franchise tax with lower rates to boost competitiveness. Lawmakers skeptical but consider reform amid business criticism and concerns about economic impact.
Venezuela faces escalating crisis amid oil hit and talks
Diplomats from the United States, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Portugal and Spain, dubbed the Group of Friends of Venezuela, planned private dinners with Cesar Gaviria to monitor any electoral pact. Chavez opposes perceived interference, while a strike demands a referendum and potential ouster. Oil output drops, budgets tighten, and the bolivar weakens further as currency controls loom.
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Venezuela divided in support of Chavez
Venezuela remains split between Chavez supporters and opponents amid daily protests in major cities. Unrest has intensified in Caracas with gunfire near universities and business centers, hurting oil production and fueling fuel and food shortages as the State Department warned Americans and urged departure.
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Turmoil in Venezuela Tests Emigrants and Families
Salas, 38, crying over separation from parents as Chavez tightens borders and critics fear civil conflict. In Lorain since 1983 with Sam, she recalls rallies met with tear gas and gunfire while noting growing hardship in Maracaibo. She worries for Venezuela and family, despite past support for Chavez. Dan Harkins.
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Nightmares in Technicolor leads Firelands High praise from principal
Firelands High Principal Paul Haeuptle lauds band Nightmares in Technicolor calling them a professional sounding group with leadership from Andrew Cook. Cook sees No Compromise Records as a stepping stone while the band maintains a normal high school life, practicing daily in Cook's basement. Contact Deve Perazek at 229-7119.
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Dperazek
Chronicletelegram.com
Dore Returns After Short Retirement Sparks Pay Row
Dore rescinded retirement within 31 days and returned to work as chief amid debate over pension eligibility. Officials say he may join the state deferred plan or become a re employed retirant, with local union leaders noting possible motives and layoffs. Dore earned 69,000 this month a 20 percent pay cut was approved, with prior three year average 79,200 and pension around 351,500.
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Pension Board
Tom Brown
Firefighters Local 267
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