Kansas Gubernatorial Race Narrows To Four Candidates
Our View notes Kansas Republicans pick next Tuesday among Tim Shallenburger Dave Kerr Bob Knight and Dan Bloom for governor all pledging fiscal prudence only Shallenburger vows no new taxes with state revenues down about 10 percent lawmakers raised sales taxes to shore up finances the piece warns voters to demand accountability and to demand promises be kept as the campaign unfolds
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Deadline for letters of endorsement in August primary
The deadline for submitting letters of endorsement for the August 6 primary is 5 p.m. Thursday. Letters received after that date will not be published. Letters must be signed and include a telephone number for verification.
Journalists Return to Offices Near World Trade Center
Wall Street Journal editors and reporters, including Laurie Hays, return to their offices near the World Trade Center site for the first time since September 11, amid reflections on the attack and its impact on work and safety. Afghan mine victims and advocates weigh in on the global land mine ban treaty as Afghanistan joins the effort to curb injuries. Jack Nicklaus comments on aging and the modern pace of PGA Tour compared with younger stars Tigers Woods and Sergio Garcia.
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On This Day July 30 2002 Highlight History
Today marks the 211th day of 2002 with 154 days remaining. Notable events include the 1945 sinking of the U S S Indianapolis after a Japanese sub torpedo strike with only 316 survivors, and the 1932 opening of the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The Indianapolis captain Charles Butler McVay III was recently exonerated after court martial.
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Congress action on business scams and retirement fears
A reader questions whether Congress effectively addressed widespread business scams impacting Americans retirement plans and asks for opinions via email to the Buzz desk.
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Bush plan costs lives with UNFPA funding cut
The Bush administration withholds 34 million dollars from the UNFPA, arguing coercive abortion ties with China. Critics say the move will raise 2 million unwanted pregnancies, 800,000 more abortions, and tens of thousands of child deaths, while shifting funds to other overseas health programs.
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Rec Commission Should Manage Big Pool Meets Resistance
Duane West argues the recreation commission should take over Big Pool operations to provide daily summer swimming lessons water safety and waterfront activities. He contends the pool could be run within rec budget with existing staff and that closing the pool early is wasteful.
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Retirement likened to college and dog years theory
A columnist theorizes retirement mirrors college life, proposing a math of 13 school years equaling three adult years, making retirement a second childhood. He compares early career fear to kindergarten jitters and notes the freedom of retirees like his in-laws in Surprise, Aziz. He jokes about finances and hints at learning through life stages. Email contact provided.
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