McCain Shows The Way On Health Care Vote
Editorial lauds John McCain for blocking the skinny repeal of Obamacare. It praises his stand against one party rushing health care changes, urges returning to bipartisan, committee-based legislation. Strong emphasis on cross‑aisle input and durable reform.
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Trump values lack market demand in political discourse
The piece argues that campaigns fail to monetize moral values, noting Trump and his administration pursue harmful policies. It cites Sessions on Voting Rights Act, a voter fraud commission, ACA repeal, Betsy DeVos, Scott Pruitt, and withdrawal from the Paris agreement. It condemns the moral calculus of Republican aims as unhealthy and dangerous. It ends with a call to accountability and a contact for Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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Public forum questions legitimacy of Clinton vote and election
In a letter to the editor Mark Rockwell of Lawrence argues Kris Kobach’s claim that it cannot be determined if Hillary Clinton won the popular vote implies doubt about Trump’s victory and the purpose of a federal voting fraud commission. He contends Kobach has produced no evidence of widespread fraud and accuses proponents of using it to push voter restrictions.
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Community letter condemns July accident coverage
Christine Elliott writes in anger over the paper’s July 21 report on a wreck involving Jesse del Campo and Officer Robert Heafey. She argues the timing during a family funeral was disrespectful and questions sensational reporting by a local newspaper.
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Readers may submit letters to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 or by emailing letters at ljworld com.
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Today in history July 30 highlights
On July 30 1956 President Eisenhower signed a measure declaring In God We Trust the national motto replacing E Pluribus Unum. The first representative assembly in America convened in Jamestown Virginia Colony in 1619.
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