Ad Astra statue atop Kansas Statehouse faces timing clash
Our View argues the 21 foot three ton Ad Astra statue atop the Statehouse dome is ill timed as Kansas confronts a $37 million revenue shortfall in the 2003 fiscal year and budget cuts. It notes the project costs $614,000, likely spared from Gov. Graves budget balancing, while local governments rely on state funds for essential services.
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Statehouse Dome
Bill Grave
Graves
Bush seeks congressional support for Iraq threat response
President Bush writes to Congress promising to do whatever is necessary to confront the Iraqi threat and warns of a long occupation. Rep Nancy Pelosi notes the need for candor with the public as events unfold. Kelly Clarkson speaks of mixed emotions after winning American Idol.
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Nancy Pelosi
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Texas
Kelly Clarkson
On This Date Highlights September 5 Historical Events
September 5 marks notable events from 1774 Continental Congress convening in Philadelphia to 1977 kidnapping of Hanns-Martin Schleyer. Other memories include 1836 Sam Houston elected Texas president, 1882 first U S Labor Day parade, 1905 Portsmouth Treaty, 1914 Marne battle start, 1939 U S neutrality pledge, 1957 Kerouac on the Road publication, 1975 Ford assassination attempt, and 1972 Munich attack anniversary.
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United States
Jack Kerouac
Ford
Lynette
Squeaky” Fromme
Charles Manson
Sacramento
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Hanns-Martin Schleyer
Cologne
Baader-Meinhof
Schleyer
United Way campaign kicks off with reader poll
Litera and United Way campaign kickoff prompts reader donations and opinions. Voter options include Yes more than before Yes about the same No money's too tight Not sure yet. Email the buzz and contact Attn BUZZ at 620 275 2704 for comments or votes.
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United States
Hans Reimer
GM corn aid sparks Africa food fight across nations
In mid August Zambia Zimbabwe and Mozambique rejected tens of thousands of tons of free American GM corn citing food safety fears and potential contamination. EU labeling laws and NGO condemnations followed as US policy faced scrutiny ahead of global talks.
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Demeter
America
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China
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Gay union announcements spark mixed reactions across papers
Kathleen Parker argues that newspapers should run gay union announcements as paid ads and notes rising inclusion with The New York Times and others. She dismisses backlash as overblown, praising free speech and personal choice while urging readers to decide what to read.
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Orlando Sentinel
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Baghdad
Chrissie
Kelley
Capital Times
Madison
Wis
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Call to action for a national health plan for all
Alfred Shaiken, retired CFO and CT Call To Action leader, advocates a universal health care program. He argues current politics favor wealthy donors, driving high drug prices and excluding vulnerable groups. He urges mandatory coverage, price controls on pharmaceuticals, and broad mobilization to achieve 100 percent coverage.
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Connecticut
Call To Action
Alneshaiken
Snet.net
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