Front Royal Town Council mulls gradual real estate tax hike
Warren County observers note Monday work session addressed looming debt service on multi million dollar projects including a new police headquarters and Leach Run Parkway. Council discussed a gradual tax rate increase from 11 cents per 100 dollars, aiming to prepare for future needs amid sizable loans.
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Keystone XL pipeline decision looms after State report
The State Department report on Keystone XL says the project raises no significant environmental red flags and could pressure President Obama to approve the oil line. Advocates tout jobs and energy benefits while environmentalists cry foul as a decisive timeline tightens.
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Afton Inn proposal a hoax sparked by town hall swap idea
A reader argues the Afton Inn plan is a hoax that would see the Town Hall traded for the rotting Inn, with cash transfers and future resale to the town. The letter accuses Barros of exploiting taxpayers and praises Councilman Sayre for opposing the plan.
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Frank] Barros
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The Progressive critique of level playing fields and government
A reader argues against progressives for mandating wealth confiscation and blames them for depictions of business and depression. The writer defends small business owners and the American dream, praising government created by the people and warning progressives to move to a country where their ideas have failed.
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War on Poverty Debate Stirs Calls for Policy Change
A discussion on poverty relief contrasts private sector ideals with government roles. The speaker cites New Deal and postwar programs as relief models and warns against cutting social supports while highlighting high unemployment and child poverty. Empathy as a catalyst for new policy dialogue is urged.
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