Cost of Government Day highlights hidden tax burden
Americans for Tax Reform marks July 9 as Cost of Government Day, showing that the average person works 190 days to cover federal spending, debt interest, and regulatory costs. The group cites over $700 billion yearly in regulations and mandates, urging Congress to push tax cuts and regulatory relief.
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Muppets return to TV under Brian Henson in fall
A 14 year absence ends as The New Muppet Show debuts this fall. The piece praises the original Muppets from 1976 to 1981 and notes Brian Henson will steer the revival, aiming for same chaotic charm with Miss Piggy, Kermit, and a chorus of singing rats and collapsing scenery.
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Psychiatrist Jane Kauffman Advises on Mental Health
Elyria based psychiatrist Jane Kauffman clarifies treatment approaches for mental disorders and stresses professional care over informal labels. Her guidance emphasizes evidence based therapy and patient safety in community settings.
Three Giants Dominate Banking Insurance and Tech
The text warns that mergers will create three dominant banks, three major insurers, and three leading computer firms, reducing competition. It argues price control by governments or businesses may rise as competition declines and predicts a return to heavy regulation.
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PUCO urged to review CEI service and outage response
Readers question who to contact about Cleveland Electric illuminating services and outages. The letter notes power loss from July 16 and July 16 with few residents without power in the writer’s area, urging action by CEI and state representatives.
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Outage Frustration After Delayed Fault Fix
A Columbus Ohio reader chronicles a 39 hour delay in restoring service after a fuse blew. Two trucks and four workers arrived 10 minutes after a second report and fixed one fuse. The letter questions utility dispatch efficiency and calls for Public Utilities Commission scrutiny.
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Public voices on sin taxes and stadium funding
A speaker argues against targeted sin taxes for bars and smokers. They claim smokers and drinkers funded the Indians stadium and should not face bans or new taxes, suggesting a broader tax scheme to share stadium costs.
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Rules for letters to the Chronicle-Telegram
A brief notice outlines how to submit letters to the editor including required signature, full home address, and telephone number. It provides mailing address Box 4010 Elyria 44036, a fax number 329-7272, and an email option via macronel freenet lorain oberin edu.
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Apollo 14 and Apollo 13 film critique in Des Moines
A reader review lauds Apollo 14 as a gripping docudrama about a near disaster and Apollo 13 as a strong film that stirs pride in space achievement while debating the value of manned missions. The piece critiques government efficiency and suggests funding ground projects and transit improvements instead of space ventures. The writer cites Des Moines Iowa context.
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Political noise and policy clash in late 20th century rhetoric
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