Kansas Faces Dentist Shortage Across Rural Areas
An editorial urges Kansas to tackle dental care access by expanding midlevel providers such as dental therapists, recruiting more dentists, and creating incentives. It notes 14 counties without a dentist and another 14 under-served, proposes training, reciprocal schooling agreements, and long-term recruitment to ensure affordable, convenient care for all Kansans.
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War may imperil Obama presidency
George Will argues the Afghan war tests Obama as he pledged a surge and timetabled drawdown. He notes deep corruption, weak Afghan governance, and public risk of fatigue similar to Vietnam as U S officials weigh whether Afghan forces can prevail without corrupt politics and whether politics will curb strategy.
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Ruling on Obamacare tests power of mandate revolt
Cal Thomas reports on Judge Henry Hudson ruling that the ACA individual mandate may be unconstitutional and challenges mount from Virginia Attorney General Cuccinelli and others seeking Supreme Court review. The piece notes political reactions, potential impacts, and calls for legislative reforms and reduced federal power.
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Public Forum on Baldwin Closures Risks Rural Schools
In a letter to the editor Pam Carvalho urges residents to oppose the announced closures of Vinland and Marion Springs schools. She criticizes the current Baldwin school board for not visiting the campuses and warns of high taxes for two closed buildings while noting one was not paid for. She questions use of $400,000 in savings for an athletic director for in town schools amid tough finances.
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Baldwin City
Policy on Letters to the Public Forum Published Guidelines
The Journal-World outlines submission rules for Letters to the Public Forum. Letters must be 250 words or less, avoid name-calling and libelous language, and may be edited without altering viewpoints. Writers must provide name, address, and telephone number. submissions may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ljworld.com.
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Deanell Tacha Confirmed as Federal Judge in 1985
The U S Senate confirmed Deanell Tacha of Kansas University for a lifetime federal judgeship, prompting KU to start hiring a new vice chancellor for academic affairs. Fred W Phelps Sr and three family lawyers were ordered by three federal judges to answer a complaint alleging false and reckless accusations against the court as part of a vicious intimidation pattern.
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Kansas
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