When does a snack become a meal in Kansas ethics policy
Editorial questions the Kansas Ethics Commission ruling on whether a buffet counts as a meal for state employees. It cites a Kansas Lottery reception with cocktails, hors d oeuvres, and a beef buffet, arguing the line between snack and meal is unclear and tied to seating. The piece calls for clearer rules to avoid officials spending time judging buffet contents while honoring 1999 gift laws.
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Celebrity or Senator Hillary Clinton Book Deal Sparks Debate
Ellen Goodman argues over Hillary Rodham Clinton's $8 million Simon & Schuster memoir deal. The piece contrasts the payscale with political roles, noting ethics calls, potential access, and the shift from first lady to senator. It weighs whether the sale signals celebrity status or ongoing political identity as Clinton heads to the Senate.
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David Brock
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Scott Harshberger
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Lazio
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Ellen Goodman
Boston Globe
Bush reshapes Washington with diverse new team
George W. Bush, days into presidency, selects Powell as secretary of state and Rice as national security adviser, Gonzales as White House counsel, marking a distinctive, diverse team from the Texas governor's circle. The appointments signal a shift toward a Democratic Party profile, prompting Republican critics to voice frustration as Bush frames policy beyond Clinton’s era. Powell’s diplomacy and presence boost the State Department while tempering Pentagon influence, setting a new Washington dynamic.
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Public Forum backs Junior ROTC in area high schools
Lawrence reader Alan C. Fisher argues Junior ROTC at Lawrence High and Free State High can boost discipline and maturity. Citing Dean J. O Jones 1946 survey of 990 WWII veterans, veterans show higher GPAs and more above 2.0 than non veterans across all class levels, suggesting ROTC helps student outcomes.
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KU School of Engineering
Dean Jones
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Bridge bonds may cost taxpayers less in 1975
Old Hometown notes a potential drop from 11.75 million to 8.5 million in the Douglas County bond plan for bridge replacement and renovation approved in 1974. Chair Art Heck expresses satisfaction at possible savings while nearby weather, sports, and local history items are also mentioned.
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