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87. * 2 --·rXCS;I-pj'/RE)*E--- :1 > :/.4,4 K· ...'...9-/t' Th", A........4...... ....' ./ '. *'.- '-I- .-I..... - 042. -- .....-' 042 042--" 042- .- 042I 0 0 1 1 \ /)/ /.r-9/ 44 1 - -Li lAI - I t\- Aj A \&11- Illlli---i . ittabll.Mditiliz- 9."I'll IIIIIX,Illillill THE OBSERVER, THURSDAY, JULY 29,1999 Tbe Observer Connecticut a winner under tax-plan- An Independent newspaper, open to all parties, in»enced by none Connecticut taxpayers would be the allowed for the first 60 months in which Published by The Step Saver, Inc. biggest winners in the country under a . 4 / interest payments are required. sweeping tax relief bill voted on by the Johnson also provided estimates- of Anthony L. Unllo, Chairman & CEO Anti:onyJ· Unllo, VP of Sales & Technology U.S. House, according to an analysis by the non-pnrti an TRY Fn,intintinn REPORT C how several of the bill's specific provisions.would likely affect taxpayers in the Robert J. Uri.ITo, President Jennie M. UriNo, Secretary/Tieasurer The legislation, containing s le- 1 -FROM--J 0-'...#-- 0 6th District: Christopher M. Fortier, Editor David A. Phillips, Sports Editor provisions drafted by Rep. Nancy John WASHINGTON - Illt -Il 11 _ Marriage Penalty-Relief: Th-e-son, would give Connecticut taxpayers rolighly 112:,000 married couples in the $16.5 billion in tax relief over the next ---- --- & 11'11.!1Ill 11 6th District would receive nearly $30 News & Editorial Advertising & Circulation 10 years, according to the Tax Founda- million in lower taxes in 1999, approxi- P.0 Box 648,213 SprIng Street RO. Box 548; 213 Spnng Street tion, 9 non-profit research organization ..0 0 0=-- *ow mately $243 per couple. Southington, CT 06489 Southington, CT 06489 Telephone. (860) 621-67 51 Telephone: (860) 628-9645 based in Washington D.C. Tax Deductions for Health and Fax (860) 621-1841 "We have an opportunity and an In addition to cutting income taXeS Long-Term Care Insurance: 100 percent E-mul· News Relass· obsnews@megahits.com obligation to return to taxpayers some of by 10 percent across the board, the leg- deduction for health insurance costs for Futh, Family L,wng: obstiving@megahlts.com their hard-earned money," Johnson said. islation contains a Johnson provision to people who have to pay their own health Sports. obsspors@megahits.com "This bill will make health insurance eliminate the marriage penalty, which insurance premiums and a phased-in 100 ,Adverosmg· Sssiles@inegaturs.com more affordable, improve retirement would save 6th District residents an esti- percent deduction of long-term care in- CAC AUDrTED aRCULJJION 042 PUBLISHEDEVERYTHURSDAYOFTHEYEAR security, and will promote a strong mated $30 million, or $243 per couple surance premiums would save 6th Dis- MEMBER NAnONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION e NEW ENGLAND PRESS ASSOCL 254TION economy and job creation. I'm pleased in 1999 alone.. , trict taxpayers roughly $84 million over that the committee adopted the parts of The Financial'Treedom Act also in- ten years. ' my bill that will make these things pos- cludes Johnson's protection against the Low-Income Housing Credit: ' EDITORIAL sible." alternative minimum tax (AMT) for , Would encourage the construction of The $792 billion Financial Freedom middle-income families. Originally in- low-income housing by increasing the Act was voted on by the full House re- tended to prevent upper-income taxpay- tax dredits states could devote to the de- New neighbors cently.Johnson helped draft the measure ers from avoiding tax liability, the AMT velopment of affordable housing. The as a member of the Ways and Meuns is now denying an increasing number of National Couhcil of State Housing Committee and will vote for it on the middle-income families the right to take Agencies estimates this would result in "The home of everyone is to him his castle and fortress, as well for his defence floor as well. advantage of generous new child and ed- approximately 55 additional affordable (sic) against injury and violence, as for his repose."-Edward Coke Some of the Johnson-drafted provi- ucation tax credits. Johnson's provision housing units per year in the 6th Dis- sions included in the bill eliminate the adopted by the committee would pre- trict. If you can't feel safe in your own home, just what do you have left? A person's marriage penalty, expand tax breaks for vent the HOPE college credit, the Life- The Tax Foundation is a tax-exempt home, filled with the people and possessions they cherish the most, is a refuge, a health care coverage, and provide incen- time Learning Credit, and the $500 educational organization that seeks to tives to create jobs and spfr economic Child credit from triggering the AMI inform and educate Americans on govsafe haven, from the rigors of daily life. Home is a place where a person can kick back, be themselves, relax. growth. The bill also would eliminate the ernment finance through research and *'Everyone here in Connecticut 60-month limitation on student loan in- analysis, using objective, reliable data. Unfortunately, while millions of Americans sleep peacefully in their homes knows too well that we have the highest terest. Current law permits some indi- For specific information on the Tax millions of Kosovars are being forced out of theirs, made to abandon everything tax burden in the nation," Johnson said. viduals who have paid interest on stu- Foundation's methodology, please call they hold precious, and take to a life on the run. "The good news is that this bill will give dent loans to claim a deduction on the Patrick Fleenor at the Tax Foundation at It is not an easy picture to conjure up while nestled snugly at home, protected working families needed tax relief." interest paid, but the deduction is only (202) 783-2760. by the American flag and everything it stands for. There are five Southington residents, however, who faced the humiliation of being forced to give up their passes- Sions, their lives as they knew them, and their home. Adem and Suzana Fera, and Benefits for hardworking taxpayers their three young sons, fled Kosovo six weeks ago in the face of a terror at which CNN can only begin to hint. It is no surpi·ise that the state of The list of tax relief initiatives does They were forced out of their home at gun point, made to leave everything Connecticut will once again enjoy siz- not end there. For instance, we voted to behind. While part of a tractor convoy, the family was stopped and told to contin- able state surplus - $551.9 million to CLEARLY : in · allow municipalities to grant a $1,000 ue on foot. Their eight-hour hike took them into Macedonia, then Fort Dix, NJ., be exact. However, it's the responsible '* flf-' property tax abatement to volunteer 1 1./41*and finally Southington, where St. Paul's Episcopal Church has secured them manner in which we decide to utilize CLEARY ' 'MPZ*-r" 4 firefighters, emergency medical techni- housing, furnishings, and relative safety. Unfortunately, it is easier to provide a this surplus that matters most. -le .A,"fJ036 ii -1 cians, paramedics, and ambulance dri- house than a home. ' That iswhy I called this year's state DENNIS r -' --9 Ent 'irtrtrilifialiwiRE,4,&:irl vers. | -' - 1 1,6'. Ovahll,'* aifeptoud tBchlWd BaI Home is where the memories are, where a person can feel safe. While the Fera family is undoubtedly more safe in Southington than in Kosovo, their home is not here. surplus "Conne ticut taxpayers window of opportunity. This means that with $551.9 million headed toward state coffers, I and other lawmakers in the Con- CLEARY ic i .fE 5/ vided nearly $2 billion in ttix Liitfr#,2 i...iN..... rebates in the past five years and old- 4 mately revolutionized the debate from They are alone in this country, only able to share their grief through the aid of necticut General Assembly have the what taxes to raise to what taxes to Cut. a translator. They spend their days trying to regain the identities stolen by the sol- chance to pass this savings along to improvement': paving, painting, stain- This budget undoubtedly continues diers, but even the American documents with theifnames are not going to fulfill those who need it most: the hardworking, wallpapering, roofing, siding, and the success we've enjoyed over the past their need for their home, their possessions, their families. ing taxpayers of this state. exterior sheet metal work on residential few years while maintaining the essen- Suzana was able to learn the whereabouts oftwo brothers, one in Canada, one Keeping this year's state surplus in property. The burdensome tax on these tial services hardworking Connecticut in Switzerland, who were both forced from their homeland. Evening phone calls mind, we made sure the 1999 state bud- services will be phased out by July 1, residents desire: education, seniors, and in their native tongue ease the pain a bit. But Adem has not been able to learn the fates of his parents or siblings. Somewhere on this earth, they are either struggling with new lives or dead from the old ones, but Adem knows not where or how they get reaffirmed the legislatu,e's commitment to cutting taxes. You will be pleased to know that this legislative session was no different. 2001 and help homeowners dedicate their savings to other life necessities. Senior citizens residing in Connecticut and others living on a fixed intown aid. Most importantly, it addresses the financial needs and taX relief demands of all residents of Wolcott and are. The tax package includes $120 million come will also benefit from the new, Southington. Whether the savings is The Feras's sinlation is not an easy one to understand. Few people will ever in new tax cuts for the first year of the two-year state budget. For instance, the passed along through a tax-free relate have to face the confusion and pain of this family. St. Paul's deserves to be com- budget biennium and an additional state income tax on Social Security in- or through the phase-out of burden- mended for volunteering for a situation that could take months or even years to $180 million for fiscal year 2001. The come will be eliminated for joint filers some taxes, the healthy state *lus has resolve. Its parishioners have taken on the nearly impossible task of turning this $300 million m new tax cuts, coupled with adjusted gross income under given us a window ofopportunity to en- foreign place into a home for the Feras. with the $250 million in taX CutS already $60,000 and for single filers with adjust- sure Connecticut taxpayers enjoy fur- This troubled family is helpless but for the compassion of their new neighbors, understanding from the American government, and worldwide action. This family may never return to the home they once knew and even if they on the books, will save taxpayers $550 million over the two years of the budget biennium. Highlighting the 1999 tax package ed gross income under $50,000. The standard deduction for single income tax filers will also be increased from $12,000 to $ 15,000 over eight ther cuts in the taxes they dread the most If you would like a copy of the Major Public Acts Summary for the 1999 do, their lives will never be the same. The neighborhood, in the unlikely event is the increase in the property tax credit. years. Legislative Session, please feel free to that it is even still standing, will never be the safe, carefree area of homes because Under current law, the credit is $350 And once again, we are returning contact me by writing to Room 4200, ofthe residents who were forced to legve them. million for income year 1999. However, tarpa ers' money to the taxpayer, where Legislative Office Building, Hartford, While we can't hope to single-handedly change the Kospvo situation, there the House Republicans fought for a big- it belongs. The budget includes a $50 Conn., 06106; calling my Capitol office are so marty things that can be done to help the little bit of Kosovo that has come ger tax credit, prompting the legislature tax-free rebate, or $100 per couple. The at (800) 842-1423 or home at 879-6535; to town. Volunteer your time, your money, your compassion to brightening the to increase the property tax credit to rebate will return $108 million as early or sending me a fax at (860) 240-0207. Feras's day. Help make this corner of the earth a temporary haven. St. Paul has taken the first step, but it would be nice to have help on the rest of the journey. $425 for income year 1999 and $500 for income year 2000. This will ultimately eliminate the income tax for joint filers as September to more than two million Connecticut residents - or more than 90 percent of the adult population. You may also send me an e-mail at Den- nis.Cleary@housegop.state.ct.us. How- ever you reach me, I always look for- Appreciate the people and things that surround you, and those who protect you. earning up to $43,700. The rel)ate program is not a gim- ward to hearing from you. Most importantly, take a moment to think of the Feras, pray for their well-being, The budget also eliminates the seles mick - it's your money, you earned it, (Tbe writer, a Republican, is tbe state * , and hope for them to be able to go home again. tax on the so-called 'seven sins of home and we're giving it back to you. representative jhm: tbe 80tb District.) By the looks of it, time to abolish slavery again 1 In 1913, the 16th Amendment - the Declaration is the notion that the citizens to assume the role of servants. of time you must devote to me, I am the the income tax amendment - was exercise of such rights is actually im- C,J Nationalizing income? Yes, that's master and you are the servant. N t . added to the U.. S Constitution It was a mune from the control of government, SPEAKING * exactly what the 16th Amendment did A much more honest and direct ap- '. .*- watershed event m Amencan history, for even if the government is democratically Tod:ay, the federal government owns proach - one that would truly reflect 4 it fundamentally transformed the rela- elected. For example, even 097 percent OUT 0 everyone's Income and, by setting the what the 16th Amendment has done to *4 1 'ii 1, 1 PAGE 6 tionship between the American people of the American people demanded a law pefcentage of tax to be paid, in effect the American people-would be to imend the federal government. requiring everyone to attend church on CARL provides each citizen with an allowanc . pose a 100 percent withholding tax on For approximately 125 years, the Sunday, their duly elected congressmen VASSAR Sometimes they are good to us and per- everyone, enabling all income to flow American people had lived without a would not have the power to enact such mit us to keep more of our money. directly to Washington; each citizen federal income tax. Individuals were free a law. Whether to worship is immune Sometimes they are not so good and would later be sent a U.S. Treasury to earn unlimited amounts of wealth, from majority rule. permit us to keep less. But what matters check as his governmental allowance. At and there was nothing that Congress The reason that the founders did is not the exact percentage of income tax least then, the American people would end the president could do about it. The not grant the federal government the eign and supreme over his own life and but rather the fact that government off- be able to see clearly how the passage of Constitution had nbt granted the federal power to levy an income tax is that they his own income and savings. Govern- 'cials have the power to set the percent- the 16th Amendment fundamentally government the power to levy a tax on believed that a person's income - that ment officials were viewed merely as age. changed their relationship to their govincomes. is, the property he acquires through la- servants, their primary duty being to en- Assume that I am your pharaoh and, ernment. Why didn't our founding fathers bor and exchange - is itself immune sure that violent people did not interfere as such, have the power to force you to Should Congress give us a 10 per- grant the government such a power in from majority vote. That is, they be- with the exercise of fundamental»rights, work for me seven days a week. I decide cent income tax cut and IRS Ureform"? the first place? The answer is found in lieved that an essential aspect of life, lib- e.g., the unlimited accumulation of to be nice to you and force you to work Shouldn't we be asking a more funda- the Declaration of Independence. erty, and the pursuit of happiness is the wealth. for me only one day a week. Does my mental question: Why not recapture the Thomas Jefferson emphasized that gil right of each person to acquire wealth The 16th Amendment inverted this benevolence change the nature of our principles of liberty on which America men have certain fundamental rights and property and then decide what to do relationship between the American peo- relationship? Of course not. You remain was founded by simply abolishing the with which no government can legiti- with it. ple and their national government. By my slave even though you are working income tax and the IRS through the re- ' mately interfere. Among those rights are What was central to the thinking of nationalizing income, the amendment six days a week for yourself, because I peal of the 16th Amendment? life, liberty, ind the pursuit of happiness. the founders was the notion that the in- caused the federal government to be- am the one giving you permission to dq (Tbe writer is tbe chairman « tbe What was truly revolutionary about dividual, not the government, is sover- come sovereign grld supreme and the so. If I'm the one setting the percentage Libertqrtan Party ofConnectimt.) U ./.- -.. . .&.----.-.--../.lill- -1 6
1 THE OBSERVER 44 7- 1130 SDAY, JULY 29,1999 . , ,...1 RE 036 mm r 71 k 036, "T !26/ C O-a , -81 1- 1 1 Aillii Vi,/5/ li 11 -ii 7 ,-S Councilor's ............................. leave some questions To the editor: debate. We felt it necessary to respond to Here are some of the facts: a mas- --che Tem-arks thar-Town Councilor sive, 103-foot-tall building in an area Leonard Marchcscllc made--inl:he-eb---zened-for-maximum heights-of-45-fee server on July 15 about the AES appeal would be built, and three to four million eAES files appeal , gallons of parable of council deci- , water would be sidnD. Are you representipg the utilized every day He believes the citizens of Southington or Approximately 1.6 reason.the Sitil AES Did yOU alend any Of million gallons of Council gave JP-4 (jet fuel) denying the AES the AES hearing before the would be stored on project were unjus- Siting Council in New site. Also, the 74tifiable and under- acre site contains stands AES's ap- Britain? Did you research the 36 acres of wet- peal. He also stat- adverse effects that the AES lands and the De 4 "The reasons power plant would have on partment of Ipansthat the Siting portation acknowlcouncil gave were, Southington before you edged in a letter I think, faulty. All voted 'yes'?' their concerns that the arguments that _ the facility could were given were create ground level fabricated; there was no substance be- fogging and icing in the vicinity. hind them. There was no fact, it was all Ask yourself, why is it that AES did fiction. So I see where AES is coming not cross-examine our expert witness af- from," he was quoted as saying. ter he presented this information under Well, after reading your comments, oath? Maybe because it was true. But our questions to you, Mr. Marcheselle, you wouldn't have the answer to this be- are: Are you representing the citizens of cause you never even attended any of Southington or AES? Did you attend the Connecticut Siting Council meet- any ofthe AES hearing before the Siting ings, Mr. Marcheselle. Council in New Britain? Did you research the adverse effects that the AES Bob Faro power plant would have on Southington Michelle Alltire before you voted 'yes'? Or did you just Southington listen to whatever AES told youP We know we did our homework and can (Tbe writerS arr seeking posts on tbe Town prove any information you may want to Council on tbe Independent Party ticket.) 6 L---1 -PHOTO-ALBU-M3-5*atIEs--01*T=pt ............................. ' t 'Fri PAGE 7 -,rj:,*Il-O PIP "F £** r»< -: al./.1/.ailiNVFF.61 A r D / i 9» ----r,= - &* " '-1 1,242 SOUTH)NG) 0t: TONN 9- ». 4- ; 614"Ii:,6,"bill=6' --------2-1-A- '11'- .2.1 ,4: 49 .,e' . & 44*4 If you know any of the individuals shown at this early 19605 dinner held by the now-defunct Fratetnal Order of Eagles, call The Observer at 621-6751, ext. 323. We should all live long enough There was a small item in eaters are more likely to pamper with tips On how to get others to do what the New York Times a little - . themselves when they get you'd rathernot do yourself. while back thst I have affixed to ON THE stressed out, and that it's their Item Three: Mothers who don't get GSandwich' a success my refrigerator, another talis- strategles for relieving stress in enough dme to themselves are a danger man I use to hold the real world HOMEFROI\IT their lives that truly contribute to themselves and others. Hypothesis: at bay. to a longer life. But, hey, the Mothers of school-age children and In this article, scientists JENNIFER -end#Justify the means. . younger need at least a few hours a week To the editor: · the raftle. were reporting results of re- L Moseflv-er, it seems to to themselves to 'recharge' i.e., to keep We would like to extend our thank Thank yous are also extended to the search that proved that con- JUST me th2fthts E true there are from going stark roving mad and serving you to the following groups for their sup- Police Explorers for traffic control and sumption of chocolate led to a other stressbusters that merit frozen pizza five nights out of seven. In- port to the Playscapes for Recreation crosswalk help and the Southington longer life. · further examination, and that surance companies could send affected Park project. With their help, our sum- Printing Co. for supplying our tickets. Be still my heart. Why this these also might be encouraged policyholders coupons for spa outings, mer 036concert and picnic featuring Jam The parks department an*bhard,proved was not on Page One I don't know. It by health insurance companies. I there- movies, dinners out with friends- and a Sqndwigh miwd $2,2504 All thetprocceds $uppwrind thEiR.commitweRSip.'the turns out that whether you are a thoco- fore plan to submit the following sugges;- six-pack of beer for the husband who has from this event will go directly toward project and printed Ar fiyers7 late hog ora sometime indulger, a choco- ed areas of study to the National Science to stay home with the kids. the purchase of the school-age playscape, Finally, to friends and committee mem- late eater has a life span years longer than Foundation: Item Four: A home that is not profes- which is the second phase of the project. bers, thank you for helping set up and a chocolate abstainer. (The researchers Item One: People who have a Body sionally cleaned at least two timeS a We feel very fortunate to have the sup- serving as ticket table workers. took pains to note that they did not study Mass Index of one or two points over month results in stress-related illnesses. port of these wonderful people in our the effects of chocolate in such non-candy their 'ideal' number are actually healthier Hypothesis: In addition to contributing to community. Playscapes items as cakes and cookies.) The optimum than those with the lower number. Hy- asthma and allergies, an irregularly Gratitude is extended to Tops Super- for Recreation amount of chocolate, lifespan-wise, was pothesis: The stress of trying to hew to a cleaned home can lead to a decrease in market for supplying 911 food and paper Committee three to four candy bars a month, al- number that, let's face it, few of us will appetite among children who can't find goods and being a sponsor of the concert. though even those who indulged in that a ever see again, outweighs any of the their place settings under the piles of The Welcome Wagon served food while (Committee members include Sherri week (or day?) were granted , longer life health benefits of being thin. Insurance newspapers and junk mail on the table, Pralines supplied ice cream. Shef£ Show- DiNe/10, li# Cbapmag Maureen Barmm, than those who abstained completely. companies could help promote this by and an increase in blood pressure in the case provided pre-show entertainment. Linda Bannore, Kim L,Porte, Katby Smed- The fir# thing I thought of was the hosting community seminars on such tOp- household member whose primary role is Tom Dowler cooked our hot dogs while berg, Miebele London, Dawn Reidinger health spa coupon we once got from a ics as "Stop Calling me Fat, I'm Happy" to clean and who is constantly being Stuart Estra donated Beanie Babies for Colleen Clark, and Katby Brmko.) health insurance company as a "preven- and "What's One Ho-Ho, More or Less. asked if she cleaned something when it iS tive health" benefit when we enrolled. Item Two: Procrastination leads to a patently obvious that she did. This fric- - , ,-- --- :- nt
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