November 6, 2025

The New Citizens Press

News For, By and About People

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TAX SOLUTIONS:  New Healthcare Tax Forms

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By  A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
 
Obamacare has added a new wrinkle this  According to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, the 2015 tax filing season “will be one of the most complicated filing seasons we’ve ever had.”  One of those complications is the reporting required for Obamacare.

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Black History Month: Robert Robinson Taylor becomes 38th Honoree into Black Heritage Stamp Series

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Robert Robinson Taylor, believed to have been both the first African-American graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the nation’s first academically trained black architect was inducted into the Postal Service’s Black Heritage Stamp series today as the 38th honoree. His great granddaughter, White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett joined Postmaster General Megan Brennan in dedicating the stamp. 

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Excuse me, are you listening? 14-3

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Dear Readers,

 
In the last edition, I wrote a little bit about my “high risk traffic” stop on Sunday, February 1, 2015 by the Lansing Police Department.  I can truthfully say that I am still traumatized by the entire situation.  I thank God that I came out of it in one piece.  I did comply fully and at no time questioned the stop. 

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The Kid’s Doctor: Disney measles outbreak could have been prevented

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 By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

 
 At the entrance to Disneyland, a sign reads, “The Happiest Place on Earth.” It does not also say, “Beware of Infectious Diseases.” But, if you think about it, what better place to contract any infectious disease than a theme park, where many visitors are under the age of 12?
 

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Interpersonal Edge: Learn to discern whom to mentor

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By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency

Q. I’ve managed employees at organization for 20 years and consider myself an exceptional mentor. What I find frustrating is how often my employees both don’t appreciate my help and don’t use what I have to offer. Can you explain why people are often so stubbornly self-destructive at work and resent genuinely good advice?

 

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Movie: Black or White

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 Studio:     Relativity Media (2 hr. 1 min.)

Plot:      A grieving widower is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter, whom he helped raise her entire life.

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Jill on Money: What’s your retirement IQ?

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By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
 
 Are Americans in good shape or bad shape when it comes to retirement? It depends on which research report you read.
 

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News Spotlight: State Police to Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting

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LANSING, MI —  On Tuesday, February  17, 2015, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Eaton County deputies responded to a call involving a vehicle in the ditch on Canfield Road in Eaton Rapids Township, Eaton County.

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