Our View on Sebelius open sessions and public access
The Kansas viewpoint criticizes governor-elect Kathleen Sebelius for using private citizen status to form five efficiency teams without full public access. It urges open hearings, notes a looming $1 billion deficit by July 2004, and calls for including Kansans in budget discussions before Feb 3 with transparent sessions and timely fiscal proposals.
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Overnor
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Carla Stovall
War debate and public stance on Iraq conflict
A reader voices strong opinions on whether the US should go to war with Iraq for noncompliance. Arguments favor decisive action to remove Saddam Hussein, while others urge restraint and focus on domestic issues. The piece frames war as a defense of freedom versus the risk of tyranny.
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Saddam Hussein
U.N. calls for Iraq weapons inspections and war questions
The Security Council approved a November 8 resolution urging new weapons inspections in Iraq. Debates question whether, if Iraq fails to comply, the U.S. should go to war regardless of UN approval. The discussion touches citizenship, bilingual ballots, and language requirements for voting.
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Iraq
U.N. Security Council
U.S
United Nations
Mexico
Sue
Local Gift Shopping Buzz Across Kansas Areas
The message asks where shoppers plan to make most gift purchases across Kansas regions. It contrasts options including locally, elsewhere in Kansas, outside of Kansas, and by email, noting a buzz about voting or commenting trends.
Home Depot debate stirs Garden City readers and locals
Community letters weigh pros and cons of a proposed Home Depot in Garden City. Readers cite tax incentives, regional shoppers, small business impact, and local pride while noting demographics and nearby trade areas. The letter highlights Stewart Boone’s Veterans Day parade plans and honors Stewart’s WW II service and musical contribution.
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Home Depot
Garden City
Manhattan
Hutchinson
Chamber of Commerce
Riley County
Reno
Finney County
Stewart Boone
Stewart
Stew
Education Week Observance Promotes Public School Partnerships
Spotlight on Education notes November 17 to 23 marks the 81st annual American Education Week under the theme Making Public Schools Great for Every Child. It emphasizes teacher parent collaboration, student development beyond testing, and invites all families to visit schools to learn how to further student success. Carol Wethington, president of the Garden City Educators Association, urges awareness of fibromyalgia, its impact, and the need for informed medical care and coping strategies.
Coalition government in Kansas three-party state
Burdett Loomis discusses Kansas politics as a three party state with Democrats moderate Republicans and social conservatives. Kathleen Sebelius must build a lasting bipartisanship to govern, courting moderate Republicans, expanding coalitions, and negotiating throughout the 2003 04 legislature to secure majorities.
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Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Senate Democrats
Bill Graves
Graves
Senate
What kids can do to you in a newsroom reflection
A columnist recalls the pull of proximity on reporting and parenting after a shooting near the newsroom. He contrasts rookie duties with the impact on children, sharing personal fears and a new Southwest Life feature printing community engagement photos sourced from the chamber of commerce.
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Colony Street
Gwen Tietgen
Bush
Southwest Life
Chamber of Commerce
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