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Let’s Be Brave Enough To Not Learn The Kansas Tax-Cut Lesson All Over Again
You’re generally strong and smart, Kansans, but you have a problem when it comes to talking about taxes.

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You’re generally strong and smart, Kansans, but you have a problem when it comes to talking about taxes.

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