Kansas board pushes plan to raise teacher pay statewide
Val DeFever of the Kansas State Board of Education told Garden City Rotarians that 14 districts lack competitive health benefits for teachers, with many districts struggling to fill classrooms and assign under trained staff. The board backs a $1 billion three year plan to lift pay, aiming to move Kansas from bottom ranks to the middle while preserving top national student achievement.
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Immigration policy framed as fight against terror
Immigration Commissioner James Ziglar argues for stricter rules with broader background checks and enhanced intelligence sharing to bar suspected terrorists and supporters. Jennifer Purdy recalls a child’s wish to see the World Trade Center rebuilt while her family honors rescuers as firefighters. Derek Jeter describes a dramatic 10th inning homer that tied the World Series at two games each.
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Thought for the Day Courage to face facts, even when painful
The Thought for the Day quotes Thomas Huxley on seeking strength to confront hard truths. It frames honest acceptance as a form of courage, aligning with a biologist's stoic mindset. This reflection emphasizes resilience in the face of unwelcome realities.
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All Saints Day History Highlights Across Centuries
On November 1, 2001, notable anniversaries include Shakespeare premieres in Whitehall 1604 and 1611, the Stamp Act of 1765, McClellan as Union chief in 1861, Blair House raid in 1950, first hydrogen bomb in 1952, Algeria’s rebellion in 1954, Watergate prosecutor change in 1978, Mamie Eisenhower’s death in 1979, East Germany border reopening in 1989, Clarence Thomas joining the Supreme Court, and political money debates in 1995 and 1999 involving Clinton and Dole.
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Watergate
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Czechoslovakia
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Supreme Court
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Clinton
Bob Dole
Doctors and farmers clash over subtherapeutic antibiotics in meat
Columnist Alan Guebert reports on FDA proposals to ban fluoroquinolones in poultry, AMA support for phasing out subtherapeutic antibiotics, and studies linking animal feed antibiotics to drug resistance. He notes industry resistance, economic analyses, and global moves toward bans while urging public health over private interests.
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Long War Demands Patience and Creative Strategy
Kathleen Parker warns the war will be long and culture driven. She contrasts American urgency with Islamic adversaries who think in centuries, urges patience, smarter thinking, and a shift from flashy bombings to deeper understanding.
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