Court funding cuts threaten delays and furloughs in Kansas
Governor Parkinson announced the state will provide five million of eight million dollars needed to avert court furloughs, risking shorter hours and longer delays. Police and sheriff departments face strain amid rising violent crime and crowded courtrooms as manpower shortages extend trial waits and jail crowding across counties.
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Is Cutting Court Funding Prudent for State Justice
SWKTalk discusses the impact of state budget cuts on the court system. The piece argues funding reductions threaten speedy trials, cause delays in civil cases, and worsen backlogs as criminal and child welfare cases take priority. It suggests boosting revenues by reviewing tax breaks rather than harming justice.
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War words and haunting accounts echo across continents
Secretary Clinton warns that extremists target civilians as NATO adds 7000 more troops for Afghanistan. Nasir Ali Sheikh recounts the Rawalpindi mosque massacre where at least 35 people died. Maj. Laura Suttinger reflects on soldiers’ dedication ahead of her deployment from Fort Hood to Afghanistan.
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Tiger Woods Privacy Clash Sparks Media Frenzy
Kathleen Parker laments the wild public obsession over Tiger Woods and a minor fire hydrant incident in Windermere Florida. She argues behavior and rumors degrade privacy and celebrity trust while urging restraint and respect for personal life.
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Foster entrepreneurship first
The piece argues the White House ignored startup firms in favor of large corporations. It cites the Kauffman Foundation showing almost all net job growth from 1980 to 2005 came from firms under five years old and urges policies that boost startup creation and reduce hiring costs though current stimulus and tax plans hinder churn.
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Race and Obama poll show racial perception gap
The text analyzes a Gallup poll showing Obama at 49 percent overall, with 91 percent approval among blacks and 70 percent among Hispanics, but only 39 percent among non-Hispanic whites. It argues race shapes perception, making the poll a national mirror of enduring irresolution rather than a simple rating. Leonard Pitts.
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