Funding WRAP program in Lawrence schools in jeopardy
Editorial notes that WRAP, a mental health support program for about 3000 Lawrence district students, relies on a three way funding mix from city county and school district. If the district won’t fund its share, city and county may withdraw support. Contract talks with teachers affect district funds, risking WRAP after fall.
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Douglas County
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Health care clash signals larger fight over SCHIP
President Bush threatens to veto SCHIP expansion prompting a broader debate on the federal role in health care. Democratic plans would cover more children at rising costs with tobacco taxes, while Bush favors a smaller increase and private insurance with state oversight. Health care forums in Washington will test candidates on the issue.
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Wall Street Journal
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Chip” Kahn
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Tactics in war on terror put America on the dark side
Rosa Brooks argues that Cheney and the Bush administration quietly embraced harsh methods in the war on terror. Executive orders and secret detention expanded the reach of interrogations and deprivation of counsel, with potential harm to rule of law and human rights.
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Sensible speed limits debate on highway near Bald win Elementary
Public forum letter argues against raising the 60 mph speed limit on U S Highway 56 through Johnson Douglas and Osage counties. The writer claims higher speeds threaten safety and increase fuel use, urging a return to 55 mph for energy conservation and national security.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
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Douglas
Osage
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Lawrence
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Nixon
Joe Hyde
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