Kansas drought worsens crop outlook across Kansas state
The Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service reports 70 percent of corn and soybeans in poor to very poor condition and 66 percent of sorghum, with 74 percent of hay short to very short. Pasture declines and 27 percent adequate stock water raise concerns of drought disaster, prompting Gov. Brownback to urge immediate conservation and drought resources via drought.ks.gov.
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Public Response Mixed On Kansas Poker Run ruling
Online readers react to a Kansas poker run ban with phrases about costs and officials while Consuelo Sandoval remarks on Finney County United Way campaign support in today's paper.
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Romney Ryan Medicare clash fuels election debate
The piece contrasts Democrat critique of Paul Ryan’s budget with Romney’s running mate choice, arguing Democrats distort Ryan’s plan while outlining Medicare provisions, benefits, and future costs. It notes Ryan and Obama cap spending similarly, but differ on delivery, and calls for a serious debate over Romney’s vision and Obamacare repeal.
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Negative campaigning dominates in US elections
A pair of July polls show broad frustration with political discourse and rising negative opinions of candidates. The commentary notes super-PAC tactics and harsh ads, while debating Romney Ryan contrast and the impact on voter perception and democratic process.
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Edelman argues wealth and poverty cycle fuels power
The article profiles E. Walter Edelman, longtime poverty expert, former HHS official, now at Georgetown Law Center, who argues wealth concentrates power and sustains deep poverty. He cites his 1996 resignation over welfare reform and his new book So Rich So Poor urging broad middle and working class coalitions to demand progressive taxation and shared prosperity.
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