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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 2012
Page
8
A compact directory lists addresses and phone numbers for President Obama and U S senators Moran Roberts and House members Huelskamp Jenkins and Yoder. It provides Cannon and Hart Senate Office Buildings and Longworth House Office details with official websites.
Washington analysis notes Republicans split over Obama’s tax plan. Speaker Boehner has offered to raise revenues, but demands to cut deductions without raising marginal rates spark intra party fighting. The piece questions where the other half of Obama’s balanced approach stands amid this stalemate.
Charles Krauthammer argues that Democrats will not touch Social Security and Medicare, while Obama demands tax hikes with future spending cuts. He warns Republicans must resist caving on taxes and push for clear discretionary and entitlement cuts plus real tax reform to avoid a cliff and a second Obama term.
A compact list provides phone numbers and office addresses for Kansas Governor Secretary of State Attorney General Treasurer Insurance Commissioner. It includes Sam Brownback Kris Kobach Derek Schmidt Ron Estes and Sandy Praeger with street addresses in Topeka and Wichita area codes for public inquiries.
State Board of Education members Janet Waugh and Carolyn Wims Campbell are listed with district details and contact info. Kansas Board of Regents names Edward McKechnie as chairman with members Christine Downey Schmidt Mildred Edwards Tim Emert Fred Logan Jr Dan Sykins Robba Moran Janie Perkins Kenny Wilk and president CEO Andy Tompkins coordinated at Topeka offices.
A letter argues that funding by money printing risks losing the dollar as global reserve currency and causes inflation. It cites a failed bipartisan plan with automatic cuts and tax breaks revocation to control debt, and critiques defense spending and military–industrial influence. It notes concerns from a former Joint Chiefs chair and a Kansas president’s quote about defense dollars reducing seniors’ meals.
Ray Finch of Lawrence argues that defense cuts alone cannot balance the budget. He cautions that higher taxes or further program cuts are needed and warns against a perpetual currency-printing approach. He says future fiscal reckoning could force hard choices.
A reader letter argues that radical Republicans once sought harsh punishment for the Confederacy, while Lincoln favored union. It notes rebel leaders largely faced limited punishment and property was not seized. The writer warns against renewed secession sentiment and defends the Union.
In Washington, lawmakers push proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare while noting benefits and funds remain ample for reception and coverage. Elizabeth Mitchell.
Lawrence's history site highlights Readmore's Old Home Town project on LJWorld com detailing local heritage. It chronicles early residents, notable landmarks, and Change in neighborhoods over decades through archival photos and narratives. The piece emphasizes community memory and preservation of Lawrence's built past.
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