Editorial calls for reversal of Lawrence SRS closure
The Journal-World details flawed planning by Kansas SRS leaders led by Secretary Rob Seidlecki in closing the Lawrence office. It questions transfer feasibility, loss of federal funding, new high level hires matching the saved amount, lease hurdles, and inadequate local planning for child in need of care cases, urging reversal by Gov Brownback.
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Lawrence Srs
Rob Seidlecki
Lawrence
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SRS
Journal-World
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Topeka
Kansas
Paul Davis
D-Lawrence
Douglas County
Charles Branson
19Th
Delaware
Sam Brownback
Betrayal of Iraqi allies shocks readers and lawmakers
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Trudy Rubin highlights the perilous situation of Iraqi interpreters and other allies facing death threats as the special immigrant visa program stalls. She cites State Department figures showing fewer than 3,500 of 25,000 2008 visas issued, describes cases of derogatory information revocations, and urges Congress and Homeland Security officials to expedite protections with support from IRAP volunteers.
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Baghdad
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Philadelphia Inquirer
SRS office closure sparks political debate in Lawrence
Mike Hoeflich argues the Lawrence Social and Rehabilitation Services closure is a politically motivated budgetcut that shifts costs to local taxpayers, reduces services, and may set a dangerous precedent. He notes half the savings are offset by lost federal funding and urges neutral, needsbased cuts.
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SRS
Douglas County
Kansas
Brownback
Rotary support funds Bolivia sanitation project
Andrea Norris of Lawrence praises the Kansas University Engineers Without Borders Azacilo village toilet project funded by Lawrence Rotary Club members Rotary districts in Kansas and Missouri and the Rotary Foundation. The letter notes Rotary's broader effort to advance world understanding goodwill and peace.
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Bolivia
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Kansas
Missouri
Rotary Foundation
Andrea Norris
Lawrence
Theatre Lawrence praised for high quality shows and need for new building
Don and Madelyn Moss praise Theatre Lawrence for outstanding performances and volunteer support while urging a new, modern facility due to inadequate current space. They warn that September pledge deadline risks losing grants and hope the project advances to attract regional theatergoers.
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Lawrence Community Theatre
Mary Doveton
Don
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