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By Barb Shelly, Kansas City Star editorial board

Oh, to be a retired military commander in the days of the Bush administration.

The New York Times details today just how good life is for some of these guys.

Kansas City’s recent approval of a tough smoke-free law for restaurants and bars already is having positive effects across the metropolitan area.

Unified Government Mayor Joe Reardon plans to introduce a similar ordinance affecting public places in Wyandotte County.

Politicians love to pander to American motorists, often by promising to drive down the cost of gasoline. The latest example is John McCain’s bid to promote a gasoline tax holiday over the summer.

Should Congress eliminate the federal gas tax this summer? Leave your comments here.