Politicizing adoption in Kansas sparks partisan debate
Democrats in the Kansas Legislature push a plan to overhaul the privatized adoption system amid Lutheran Social Service funding strains and near bankruptcy. Senate leaders clash with a GOP counterpart over motives as both parties seek reform grounded in facts, not politics, to protect foster children.
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Kansas
Lutheran Social Service
Lutheran
Senate
Dick Bond
House
Jim Garner
Bond
Garner
Anthony Hensley
Legislative Post
Journal-World
Debates Shape Campaigns From Nixon to Bush
The piece argues televised debates define presidential campaigns from Nixon to Bush, noting their role as voter insight into poise and judgment. It cites Kennedy Nixon debates shaping 1960 outcome, Reagan Carter moments calming fears, and voters' view of debates as a job interview. It urges direct questioning and urges Bush to join debates per bipartisan expectations.
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Richard M. Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Nixon
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
George H. W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Texas
George W. Bush
al Gore
Diana Carlin
John F. Kennedy
California
Cleveland
Reagan
Los Angeles Times
GOP
Boston Herald
Bipartisan Commission On
Bush
Mark Shields
Creators Syndicate
Teens Are Human Beings Not A Problem Generation
Washington columnist Geneva Overholser argues teens are miscast as a danger while highlighting their positive traits. She notes rising numbers, engagement in communities, and open-minded, vibrant energy, urging society to engage rather than stereotype this cohort.
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Washington
Denon
Geneva Overholser
Washington Post Writers Group
Seeing policy through the weak for just decisions
Donald Hatcher of Lawrence argues policies should be judged by Rawlsian fairness, viewing from the perspective of society’s weaker members. He cites universal coverage, future uncertainty, and Joe Lieberman’s remarks as examples supporting empathetic policy choice.
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John Rawls
Rawls
U.S
Joe Lieberman
Lieberman
Rawlsians
Donald Hatcher
Lawrence
Lawrence area funding and delays reflect 1900s resolve
In 1900 Lawrence faced stalled paving on Massachusetts street with warnings of continuing delays. Douglas County received 225000 in HUD community development funds. KU executive vice chancellor DeShankel launched weekly press conferences. The House Appropriations Committee approved 1.8 million for Haskell Institute dormitories and classrooms. Eisenhower had sought 2.2 million for the local school, but Congress cut 400000.
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U.S. House Appropriations Committee
Lawrence
Haskell Institute
Eisenhower
House
Lawrence Journal
Laretfen
Massachusetts Street
Watkins Community Museum
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Thomas Hine
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Sporting Goods
Geneva
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Washpost
Journal-Worth
W.C. Simons
Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Ralph Gage
Richard Brack
Bill Snead
John Taylor
Ann Gardner
al Bonner
Joe Lewis
Dolph Simons II
Dan Simons
New Ventures
Donna Wiley
H.R
Tom Hornbaker
Dallas Dolan
Ed Clambrone
the World Company
Sixth
New Hampshire
Kaw
Douglas County
P.O
Kan
Audit Bureau of “Circulations
Associated Press
The
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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