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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 2015
Page
6
A listing of top federal offices with contact points in Washington D C includes President Barack Obama White House and several U S senators and representatives. It provides addresses phone numbers and official websites for U S Sen Jerry Moran Pat Roberts Lynn Jenkins and Kevin Yoder along with the White House contact page.
A compact roster lists state executive offices and key Kansas lawmakers with addresses phone numbers and organizational roles. It names Governor Sam Brownback Secretary of State Kris Kobach Attorney General Derek Schmidt Treasurer Ron Estes Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger and board members and regents including Tim Emert Shane Bangerter Mildred Edwards Helen Van Etten Fred Logan Jr Ed McKechnie Robba Moran Kenny Wilk and Andy Tompkins with their respective locales and affiliations.
The start of 2015 finds Latin America leaderless with Brazil, Venezuela, and Mexico weakened by domestic troubles. President Dilma Rousseff begins a second term amid a stagnant economy, opposition, and Petrobras corruption probes. Analysts warn a gloomy four-year outlook and reduced regional influence for Brazil.
Andres Oppenheimer surveys the Latin American scene as Venezuela faces its deepest crisis since Hugo Chavez. Oil subsidies vanish amid 65 percent inflation and 95 percent export reliance on oil. Mexico and Cuba shift links as Brazil and Venezuela weaken. US moves to normalize Cuba ties may reshape regional policy.
Probate Judge Lindley notes 272 marriage licenses issued in Douglas County for the year. Shortfall from 1912 and from the prior year blamed on hard times. He cites examples of failed attempts at marriage as couples delay tying the knot until conditions improve.
Frank Janzen of Lawrence defends ELNA against criticism of the Ninth Street Arts Corridor plan. He notes the Dec 1 New York School meeting drew 100 residents and staff, reached consensus, and laments absent Commissioner Jeremy Farmer and lack of Journal-World coverage. He warns of a developer on the Lawrence Arts Center board and invites all to monthly ELNA meetings.
A resident condemns a new ice skating rink as a farce and a waste of time and money. The writer notes grandchildren from the East Coast struggled on the plastic surface, contrasting with praise for the parking garage and library and calling the rink a poor purchase.
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