Kansas lawmakers push plan to manage water resources
Editorial lauds Sam Brownback and Topeka leadership for focusing on water issues. Lawrence Rep. Tom Sloan will chair the new Water and Environment Committee as Kansas weighs a 50 year plan with a $150 million three year funding target. Drought, erosion, and overuse threaten the Ogallala Aquifer and irrigated land, prompting debates on funding, reservoirs, and conservation.
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Kansas Budget Debate Sparks Online Backlash
A reader comment from GCTelegram.com reacts to an editorial criticizing the lack of a live TV broadcast of Gov. Sam Brownback's State of the State address. The commenter calls the approach delusional and disastrous for the state budget. Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley is quoted in today's Kansas budget story.
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Hamiltons clash with Burr shapes Jefferson era
In the 1800 election the Federalists warned against Aaron Burr’s dangerous ambition and urged Jefferson as the steadier path. Hamilton argued Burr would exploit passions and seek permanent power, while Jefferson balanced liberty with strong institutions.
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Suggestions for Liberals in 2017 by Susan Stamper Brown
Opinion column urging liberals to tolerate dissent, defend free speech and avoid labeling Republicans as intolerant. Cites incidents and figures to argue that political correctness harms discourse. Warns against applying liberal labels while calling for continued progressivism and support for police.
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Etiquette debate spans tech age and civility
A dialogue contrasts modern rudeness with historical civility. Judith Martin's Miss Manners is cited to argue etiquette underpins civil society, urging shared behavior standards, polite acts, and self control amid fast paced life and technology.
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Tom Purcell Humor Columnist Profile
Tom Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist. The piece notes his association with Cagle Cartoons Inc and provides contact details.
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