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Seedersandleechers's JournalBrownback signs big tax cut in Kansas
Source: Kansas City Star
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback took a grand gamble Tuesday with a monumental tax plan that he hopes will spur an economic revival and not an unparalleled budget crisis that leaves state services in ruins.
While it wasn’t the plan Brownback quite wanted, the bill he signed Tuesday slashes state income taxes by roughly $3.7 billion over five years, with state fiscal analysts projecting budget deficits reaching $2.5 billion in 2018.
It’s described by one lawmaker as the “worst tax bill” to come out of the statehouse. Brownback, in contrast, saw it as a chance for the state to remake its business climate.
“We’re going to move this forward and make it work and take care of our fundamental services,” said Brownback, whose original plan for cutting taxes did more to pay for itself.
Plenty of skeptics believe that the governor’s approach will decimate state services. They point to forecasts showing that the tax plan will drown Topeka in billions of dollars in red ink.
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/22/3622893/brownback-signs-tax-cuts-that.html
I don't live in Kansas but I work in Kansas and therefore pay Kansas state taxes. I feel sorry for all people who will lose out on much needed services while the Koch brothers will have more money to spend on elections.
I'll Have Another wins Preakness, Triple try next
BALTIMORE (AP) — I'll Have Another waited a little longer to catch Bodemeister in the stretch this time, and now that he's done it twice in a row it's time for a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes in three weeks.
With a breathtaking closing rush, the smooth-striding colt won the Preakness Stakes by a neck at Pimlico Race Course on a sunny Saturday, a dramatic finish that topped his win two weeks ago in the Kentucky Derby.
The race unfolded the same way as the Derby, with the speedy Bodemeister moving to the lead under Mike Smith, with I'll Have Another hanging back in fourth in the 11-horse field. The early fractions were slower than the Derby, but when it came time for Bodemeister to hang on, I'll Have Another found another gear under young jockey Mario Gutierrez and ran down trainer Bob Baffert's horse in the shadow of the wire.
"We're thinking Triple Crown, baby," an elated trainer Doug O'Neill said. "He's a special horse. We'll see how he comes out of it, and if he comes out of it in good shape, we're heading to New York, baby."
http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/I-ll-Have-Another-wins-Preakness-Triple-try-next-3571311.php
Kansas lawmakers pass ‘Sharia’ law bill
Source: Kansas City Star
TOPEKA -- A bill that would ban the use of foreign legal codes in Kansas courts — broadly written but particularly aimed at Islamic “Sharia” law — is on its way to the governor.
The 33-3 Senate vote came after a long and at times emotional debate Friday.
Opponents, including two senators who signed the committee report to bring the bill to the Senate floor, called it intolerant and unnecessary.
Proponents fired back that the bill would protect the U.S. and Kansas constitutions and prevent the use of foreign law to take away fundamental rights enjoyed in American courts.
Sen. Tim Owens, an Overland Park Republican who is the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, apologized for putting the Senate in the position of having to vote on the bill, which passed the House 120-0 earlier in the week.
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/11/3607044/kansas-lawmakers-pass-bill-that.html#storylink=cpy
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/11/3607044/kansas-lawmakers-pass-bill-that.html
This really pisses me off. I don't live in Kansas, but I started working in Kansas so I am paying Kansas state taxes. Is Missouri any better? I think so - at least Emanuel Cleaver is my rep (the satan sandwich guy), and at least my Governor is a Dem (last name Nixon though). Shit I dunnno.
Kobach concedes Kan. voter-citizenship plan dead
Source: Kansas City Star
TOPEKA, KAN. -- Secretary of State Kris Kobach conceded Thursday that Kansas won't require first-time voters to provide proof of their U.S. citizenship ahead of this year's elections because the Senate's top leader effectively killed the proposal.
Kobach, who pushed the proposal, declared it dead after Senate President Steve Morris assigned the legislation to a hostile committee. The House passed the bill Wednesday, and Kobach had hoped Morris would bypass a committee review, making an up-or-down vote possible in the Senate to determine whether the bill went to Gov. Sam Brownback.
Kansas has a proof-of-citizenship rule for people registering to vote for the first time, but it doesn't take effect until Jan. 1, 2013. Kobach wanted the rule in place June 15, which he said would be in time for the normal surge of registrations before a presidential election.
Critics of the rule believe it will suppress voter turnout, particularly among poor, minority and elderly voters and college students.
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/10/3606011/kobach-concedes-kan-voter-citizenship.html
Kris Kobach is on my top ten list of Republicans I loathe.
BREAKING: More Agents to Resign Thursday Latest Update: Secret Service Now Under Investigation for
Source: Times Live
BREAKING: More Agents to Resign Thursday
Latest Update: Secret Service Now Under Investigation for Drugs in the Colombian Hooker Scandal. Who would ever think that cocaine would be available in the country that cocaine built? Tracey Morgan once said, “That cocaine it 99-0″, you can’t beat it.
Update: Three Secret Service members are leaving the agency over the Colombia prostitution scandal. Update: Three Secret Service members are leaving the agency over the Colombia prostitution scandal. One retired, one resigned, and one was “removed for cause,” the agency said in a statement.
“Although the Secret Service’s investigation into allegations of misconduct by its employees in Cartagena, Colombia, is in its early stages, and is still ongoing, three of the individuals involved will separate or are in the process of separating from the agency,” said the statement.
Read more: http://blog.livenewschat.tv/2012/04/19/women-brought-to-colombia-hotel-by-u-s-agents-military-senator/
The article says they are being tested for drugs but cocaine will not show up after three days.
What it looks like when "Titanic" fans find out the sinking of the Titanic actually happened.
Quote: Looks like a lot of people just found out that the boat Jack and Rose were King-Of-The-World'ing on was like a totally real thing. This explains why the movie did so well. A big chunk of the audience were on the edge of their seats waiting to find out what happens to the boat. If you think this is embarrassing, wait until they find out Avatar was fake. 
http://www.happyplace.com/15315/what-it-looks-like-when-titanic-fans-find-out-the-sinking-of-the-titanic-actually-happened
I think I'm a victim of age discrimination and it hurts
Yesterday I had a job interview to which I was highly qualified. The interview went great as I was hired on the spot, offered more money then I wanted, offered the hours I wanted , and offered the shift that I wanted. When I was getting ready to leave the interview I had to fill out some personal information such as date of birth because the job requires a background check by the KBI. I had a funny feeling when I handed her the information that things were not going to go well. I look like I'm in my early 40's but I'm actually 59. Sure enough, I just received a e-mail saying I passed the background check but now only wants to hire me part-time. I'm thinking it's because the company doesn't want to give me any benefits because of my age. Am I jumping too much to conclusion as my son suggests?
NOAA: March 2012 the Warmest on Record
http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/march-warmest-on-record_2012-04-09?fb_ref=news-article-fb-activityI know we all felt it but now it's official.
Brownback places bet with Kentucky governor
I don't care for Brownback, but I hope he wins the bet.
TOPEKA | Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback wagered some beef on the hopes that the University of Kansas knocks off the Kentucky Wildcats in tonight's NCAA final.
In return, Democratic Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear put up a Kentucky ham.
“The Wildcats are talented, unselfish and focused – they’ve been a thrill to watch all season,” Beshear said in a statement.
“It will be a real treat to see these fantastic coaches, John Calipari and Bill Self, go head-to-head, but Kentucky clearly has the edge over the Jayhawks. We can’t wait for the Wildcats to bring home the school’s eighth national championship. Go Cats!”
Said Brownback, "This is the way it’s supposed to be – the two winningest programs and the two most passionate fan bases competing for the title.
Read more here: http://midwestdemocracy.com/articles/brownback-places-bet-kentucky-governor/#storylink=cpy
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