Budget battle drawn as talks begin on state budget
Editorial argues state leaders should start cooperative budget talks earlier to avoid last minute clashes. It notes Sebelius plan with targeted cuts, Senate version adding across the board cuts, and warns both parties fear tax increases or funding cuts to education while facing a tough year. It calls for bipartisan cooperation to improve tax and spending decisions.
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Old Home Town in 1984
Kansas farmers earned 2.8 billion dollars from crops in 1984, a 14 percent drop from 1982, amid a summer drought and lingering payroll computer glitches at Kansas University causing legislative concern. A fatal Jan. 21 accident at Clinton Lake water plant spurred safety probes, while Emmett Larson filed to run in City Commission race. Lawrence prep for YMCA convention with 500 networked Kansas youths expected in February.
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Albert Emmanuel
William Sullivan
New Electric Line
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Blagojevich's toll on Illinois is no joke
David Broder criticizes Rod Blagojevich as a media target while emphasizing the governor's alleged corruption and damage to Illinois. He notes the impeachment push, Fitzgerald tapes, and Blagojevich's public relations push as evidence of misgovernance and harm to state finances, schools, and competitiveness. The piece condemns treating Blagojevich as entertainment rather than accountability.
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Springfield
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Chicago
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Lincoln Library
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Iowa
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David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Opportunism in stimulus debate echoes risky medical metaphors
Washington columnist George Will critiques the Obama stimulus push as a blend of urgent rhetoric and opportunistic add-ons. He argues policy should avoid untested theories, warns against stealthy expansions like health care boards, and urges Republicans to oppose mere expedience while demanding open debate and humility about what can be known.
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Washington Post Writers Group
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