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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2011
Page
7
Lawrence officials hosted a reception for Gerald Cooley retiring after 23 years as city attorney. Speakers praised his legal knowledge, detail orientation, and fair treatment of all parties while noting his brusque style and commitment to serving Lawrence.
Kansas sits at the bottom among states for expanding health insurance for children. Between 2008 and 2010 uninsured rates rose from 7.4 percent to 8.2 percent, adding about 8,000 uninsured Kansas kids in 2010. Kansas Action for Children urges a statewide enrollment push for HealthWare as a turning point.
Washington sees a pragmatic link between President Obama and Prime Minister Erdogan as a stabilizing force across Egypt Libya Syria and Iran. The two leaders have built a realists alliance focusing on mutual interests and quiet influence amid regional upheaval and Arab Spring dynamics.
Old Hometown column notes a University of Kansas student needing financial aid to continue her studies. With two days to secure support, she risks leaving her place and returning home, prompting readers to offer assistance compiled by Sarah St. John.
Lee A. Rials of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation at Fort Benning defends WHINSEC against a Dec 2 letter alleging mischaracterizations. He notes Clinton and Congress closed the SOA in 2000, WHINSEC opened in 2001, and asserts international faculty and students, all civilian-led governments, and no proven crimes linked to the schools. He invites visits to observe classes and review materials. Public affairs officer at Fort Benning offers access via any photo ID.
Richard M. Hassur of Lawrence argues that Grover Norquist coerces Republicans to sign a no tax pledge, blocking compromise and eroding trust. He cites threats to fund challengers and calls for reforms as Congress’s 8 percent effective rating highlights a broken system.
Julie Steward reflects on Christmas memories from a rural upbringing and the shift from tangible presents to gifts of love faith and values. She encourages giving gifts that endure beyond material items and urges adults to model faith and care for younger people.
Scott Burkhart objects to Anna Slemmer’s Dec 2 letter urging representatives to curb spending. He argues voters sent delegates to oppose vast spending and mocks the president’s jobs plan. He warns that government borrowing harms future generations and condemns socialism and communism as failures.
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