White House fundraisers raise questions about Clinton era access
The piece argues that White House invitations to donors, framed as legal visits, blurred lines between official residence use and fundraising. It notes memos calling events fundraisers, the impression of access tied to large donations, and public discomfort over perceived monetization of the presidency.
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Beginnings of the Republican Party in Ripon Wisconsin
A note recalling events from 1854 when about 50 slavery opponents met in Ripon Wisconsin to form a new political group. It also mentions 1849 California’s arrival to San Francisco with the first gold seekers and the 1861 organization of the Colorado Territory.
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Clinton echoes Nixon hubris in White House money caper
Philadelphia Daily News columnist Sandy Grady compares Bill Clinton's fundraising tactics to Richard Nixon's, warning that heavy donor access and money flowing through the White House resemble a modern money caper. He urges action by Janet Reno and independent counsel to probe alleged improprieties and notes no tape system has surfaced.
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Congress Rejects Term Limits and Faces Balanced Budget Doubts
Washington report by Carl P Leubsdorf notes the House rejected a constitutional amendment for congressional term limits while the balanced budget proposal stalls amid concerns over Social Security funds and a higher 60 percent debt ceiling. The article highlights growing GOP skepticism and the system’s shift toward nonconstitutional fixes.
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Critics spar over state programs and tax relief
John V. Watkins of 1617 St. Andrews Dr criticizes governor and liberal allies for maintaining current program funding and claiming tax relief from any surplus. He questions efficiency and propriety of agencies, labeling the stance as unrealistic.
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Record Letter From USD 343 Superintendent
Henry Murphy of Perry USD 343 defends the district over Jan 21 and Jan 23 Journal World coverage on an assistant basketball coach. He says administrators met with the coach and parents, initially dismissed the coach, then reinstated after a Jan 20 board meeting. He calls prior reporting incorrect and urges accurate coverage.
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KU basketball 1952 champs 20th reunion noted
Former Kansas University players Clyde Lovellette Bill Hoagland Bill Lienhard Dean Kelley Bob Kenney John Keller and Charlie Hoag attended a 20th reunion here for the 1952 NCAA championship team. Also referenced is a 1897 debt fundraising tale from the University Athletic Club in Lawrence with a Newton newspaper reprint about raising 1100 dollars as students planned performances of The Rivals. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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