Kansas lawmakers weigh tough versus friendly immigrant employment bills
Kansas lawmakers debate House and Senate immigration bills amid a labor shortage and economic concerns. Rep. Jeff Whitham cautions about impact on employers while urging practical solutions. The column urges balanced policy to encourage illegal immigrants to come forward and support the economy.
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Kansas
Senate
Jeff Whitham
Garden City
Whitham
Congress
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First Amendment text reference for free expression rights
The First Amendment text is cited defining limits on government action. It prohibits establishment of religion and guarantees free exercise, free press, speech, assembly, and petition rights, shaping fundamental freedoms in U S law and politics.
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Congress
Hypocrisy and backlash in Spitzer sex scandal
Leonard Pitts surveys the Spitzer prostitution case and a long line of political figures exposed by 21st century media. He argues hypocrisy harms public trust, families, and the public’s belief in leaders, questioning the era of 24/7 coverage and privacy loss.
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New York
Eliot Spitzer
Bill Clinton
Jesse
Jackson
Larry
Craig
Detroit
Kwame Kilpatrick
Spokane
James West
Ted Haggard
Newt Gingrich
Strom Thurmond
Mark Foley
Rudy Giuliani
New Jersey
James McGreevey
McGreasy
Gary Condit
Dan Burton
Bob Packwood
Henry
Hyde
Jim Bakker
Wilbur Mills
Gary Hart
Jimmy Swaggart
John F. Kennedy
Thomas Jefferson
Sunshine Week urged for open government in Kansas
National Sunshine Week runs March 16 to 22 as Kansas citizens are urged to monitor public bodies, demand notices of meetings, and seek records to ensure openness. Doug Anstaett of the Kansas Press Association highlights the Open Meetings and Open Records acts, urging participation to prevent secretive deliberations and restore citizen trust.
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Kansas
Kansas Press Association
Garden City school bond fuels expansion controversy
Charles Skilling argues that Garden Valley Church moved an annex to block Garden City High School expansion near Memorial Stadium. He contends politics shaped site choice to influence voter support for a bond of 80 to 90 million, with total costs likely over 125 million borne by taxpayers.
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Omeone
Garden Valley Church
Garden City High School
Memorial
Prac
Tice Field
Bush policy blamed for Gaza turmoil and stalled peace
The piece criticizes President Bush and Secretary Rice for failing to pressure Israel amid Gaza casualties after Hamas rockets. It argues Israel’s dominance risks long-term conflict, calls for ending U.S. veto protection and halting a 3 billion dollar annual aid to Israel, urging a shift to trade focus in the Middle East.
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Gaza
Israel
Hamas
Condoleezza Rice
Los Angeles Times
United States
Iraq
Afghanistan
U.S
United Nations
Jordan
Egypt
Middle East
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