Kansas suspends hotel safety inspections amid budget cuts
Acting Agriculture Secretary Josh Svaty announced a temporary pause in safety and sanitation inspections of Kansas lodging facilities after a $303,000 budget cut. The suspension raises concerns over licensure renewals and hotel conditions at the state’s 825 inspected properties, with local reports noting moldy rooms and poor service at the convention hotel. Public travel sites flagged the move, warning travelers about quality issues and potential long term reputational damage.
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Letters Policy at the Journal World
The Journal-World invites letters to Public Forum under 250 words, suitable for public interest and free of libelous language. The paper may edit for clarity while preserving viewpoints and requires the writer's name address and phone number with submissions by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to Jetters@journalworld.com.
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Obama limp in Latin America as tensions rise
Andres Oppenheimer notes a cooling in U S Latin American ties as Brazil and allies challenge Washington over Honduras Iran and Colombia policy. He argues Obama must adopt a proactive approach or face further cracks in regional relations amid Lula da Silva's maneuvers and upcoming Brazilian elections.
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Sao Paulo
José Serra
Roussef
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Porfirio Lobo
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Latin America
Old Home Town Christmas Shop Draws Crowds in Lawence
A balmy December day draws crowds to downtown Lawrence where shoppers wear sweaters and the popular Santa roams among children. The Lawrence Daily World notes strong public interest in the Manual Training School as local officials praise progress across trade, vocational, and domestic courses. The street car company invites citizen complaints for study and possible elimination.
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Lawrence Daily World
Lawrence
Misleading column on health bill misrepresents facts
Dennis Saleebey of Lawrence criticizes Cal Thomas for misrepresenting HR 3692 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 in a Dec 2 Journal-World column. He defends the bill's provisions for a Health Insurance Exchange and a public option, and notes eligibility verification with SSA.
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Journal-World
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Thomas
Health Choices Administration
Health Choices Commissioner
Social Security Administration
Dennis Saleebey
Lawrence
PUBLIC FORUM Critique of Climate Gate and media bias
A reader letter argues climate gate reveals a global warming hoax and denounces mainstream media for ignoring the story while a UN Copenhagen conference looms. The writer urges independent thinking, citizen involvement, and warns against carbon taxation driven by authorities.
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United Nation
Copenhagen
Denmark
Charles Perry
Baldwin City
Life decisions on health care and rights echoed through history
Marjorie Kincaid warns against rapid health care legislation and government funded abortions. She compares current moves to Nazi practices, urges family physician input for end of life decisions, and appeals to older Americans to voice concern to protect individual rights.
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