Kansas editorial warns against risky pension bond plan
The Kansas editorial argues the KPERS funding issue risks worsening under Gov. Brownback. It notes withholding 58 million, a proposed 1.5 billion bond issue to be invested for an 8 percent return, and a 30 year term at up to 5 percent. It cites Wall Street Journal cautions and rating downgrades, urging firmer fiscal options.
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Sam Brownback
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Wall Street Journal
California
New Jersey
Illinois
Kansas
Alicia Munnell
Center For Retirement Research
Boston College
Iran nuclear talks look doubtful after Munich comments
Washington Post columnist Davie Fanatius questions the likelihood of a deal with Iran, noting Zarif’s insistence on quick sanctions relief versus U.S. phased relief. He warns against premature moves, outlines risks of a breakdown, and considers a wait-and-see approach to preserve options amid regional instability and potential new sanctions.
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United States
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Ali Khamene
Tehran
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Middle East
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Turkey
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Russia
Davie Fanatius
Washington Peat Writers Group
Kansas tax policy critique from KU professor
Mie Hoeflich of the Kansas University School of Law voices alarm at tax cuts in Kansas. She cites budget crises, underfunded schools, higher university tuition, and stalled roads as consequences, urging the governor and Legislature to slow future cuts or seek revenue alternatives to avoid disaster.
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Topeka
Kansas
William Allen White
United States
Brown
Board of Education
Alf Landon
Bob Dole
Duce
Brownback
Mie Hoeflich
Kansas University School of Law
Foun Werle
Public Letters Critique on Sex Education and Planned Parenthood
A Lawrence Journal-World forum letter criticizes Miss Jinkens for linking school sex education to abortion advocacy. The author argues education to inform about contraception reduces abortions, cites Planned Parenthood services data, and defends parental tax-funded welfare concerns while urging informed youthful decisions.
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Planned Parenthood
Craig Tucker
Lawrence
Wecomes
Intrest
Mato Bo
Ema Oer
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