Editorials on Graves education budget approach and questions of leadership
An editorial critiques Governor Bill Graves for omitting education funding costs in the state of the state address and urges legislators to first define Kansas public school needs. It notes a forthcoming study on per pupil costs, compares to a past transportation plan, and questions whether Graves is ducking his leadership role or inviting legislative proposals.
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Bill Graves
Kansas
Graves
Daschle Poised To Amplify Senate Power In Split Era
In a 50 50 Senate, Tom Daschle of South Dakota emerges as a pivotal figure, leveraging his leadership and parliamentary skill to unify Democrats and press concessions from Republicans. Since succeeding George Mitchell in 1994 he has built a reputation for deft political alignment, camouflaged by a polite public image.
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Washington
Senate
Tom Daschle
South Dakota
Barbara Boxer
California
Daschle
Sen
George Mitchell
Maine
Chris Dodd
Connecticut
Ernest “Fritz” Hollings
South Carolina
Democrat
Clinton
Gore
Senate Democrats
Daschle praised as consensus builder by colleagues
In remarks quoted by David Broder, Senators Russ Feingold Dick Durbin Joe Biden and Trent Lott assess Senate leader Tom Daschle. Biden says Daschle is tailor made for the job and a tough consensus builder. Feingold and Durbin highlight his patience and ability to unite colleagues while handling self important peers. Daschle credits mentors Udall and Mitchell and notes the 50 50 Senate will test him next year.
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Russ Feingold
Wisconsin
John McCain
Arizona
Daschle
Dick Durbin
Illinois
Sen
Joe Biden
Delaware
Dodd
Biden
Trent Lott
Mississippi
Clinton
Lott
Mo Udall
George Mitchell
Senate
South Dakota
Eagles
Buffalo
Trent
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Ashcroft confirmation tests Senate in 50 50 balance
In a divided Senate Democrats face a tough dilemma over Missouri Senator John Ashcroft’s nomination as attorney general. The piece weighs party strategy, civil rights concerns, and the broader court-packing context as Bush seeks multiple Supreme Court picks, including Orrin Hatch, while Democrats weigh principled opposition versus party unity.
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Washington
Senate
Missouri
John Ashcroft
Ashcroft
Bush
Clarence Thomas
Supreme Court
Appeeuide Iniey
John Tower
Rehnquist
O'Connor
Utah
Orrin Hatch
Massachusetts
Ted Kennedy
Kennedy
Hatch
Roe
Public Forum on Weather and Global Warming
Adrian Melott argues that short term weather does not prove climate trends and urges reliance on long term averages. He cites ice core data showing the last decade as the warmest in 1,000 years and notes resistance from industry and consumers to changing behavior. The American Geophysical Union advocates action while journal editors cite policy on letters submissions.
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Lawrence Journal-World
American Geophysical Union
North America
Adrian Melott
Lawrence
Journal-World
Journal World
Ljworld.com
Old Hometown Reflections on War Proofs and Kentucky Roots
Local historians cite President Truman declaring World War II ended on December 31 1946 and highlight U S feats against Japan and Nazi Germany. Farmers push for cabinet level status for agriculture with Gov Anderson backing this move. Hallmark Cards prepares for 1961 season as KU chancellor change draws notice. Lawrence Journal contemplate 1900 prophecy and progress through centuries. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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Harry Truman
United States
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Japan
Nazi Germany
State Department of Agriculture
John Anderson
Anderson
DeSoto
Lawrence Journal
Watkins Community Museum
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Dolph Simons
Ili
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Dallas Dolan
D Ciambrone
the World Company
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New Hampshire
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P.O
Lawrence, Kan
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Jack Anderson
Douglas Cohn
United Feature Syndicate
Tower
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America
Roe v. Wade
Gener
Weather Outlook
Hallmark Cards
Kansas University
Franklin Murphy
UCLA
W. Clarke Wescoe
KU Medical School
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