Kansas bans Social Security numbers on licenses
Kansas lawmakers restricted use of Social Security numbers on driver licenses and state IDs to curb identity theft. The new policy starts July 1, requiring renewals to follow the rule. numbers still reside in state records but do not appear on cards, urging Kansans to update their licenses proactively to minimize theft risk.
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Edwards Praised as Potential Democratic Nominee Mate
Pollster Frank Luntz touts Senator John Edwards as a strong debater who could energize the Democratic convention while the RNC labels him an inexperienced liberal. In Galway Ireland, a pub owner recounts reopening to invite back smoking customers despite a national ban.
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The First Amendment Text Overview
The passage outlines the core freedoms: religion establishment prohibition, free exercise protection, free speech and press rights, and the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government for redress. It frames limits on government action while safeguarding civil liberties central to democratic society.
Feds blamed for misguided education funding and failure
A July 7 Cato Institute study cites federal education spending rising from 1965 to 2002 while math and reading scores, graduation rates, and program results remain flat. It argues state and local control should be restored, criticizing programs like No Child Left Behind and federal overreach.
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Fahrenheit 9 11 And Cheney Spark Media Firestorm
A reader reviews Fahrenheit 9 11 as a provocative, balanced critique of George W. Bush, noting its impact and public reactions from Brooks to Cohen. The piece also covers Dick Cheney’s Senate outburst and the political firestorm around Halliburton contracts, ending with Kaul’s Washington perspective.
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