Street delays mark Lawrence roundabout project bids
City hall announced the Wakarusa Drive roundabout at Legends Inverness will be bid Wednesday. Delays loom due to incomplete right of way and potential condemnation. KU’s full session traffic adds to concerns as other summer street projects await start dates.
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Tillis touts conservatism in NC Senate race
North Carolina candidate Thom Tillis frames Obamacare debate as he pursues a Republican Senate majority in 2015. He contrasts Kay Hagan's Obamacare stance with comparisons to VA care, while citing NC job growth, reduced unemployment, and tax changes under Republican control. The piece notes spending by Americans for Prosperity and primary strategy amid a competitive race.
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Regatta Planned on Potter Lake by Lawrence Journal-World
Plans are completed for a Potter lake regatta next Monday afternoon promoted by Dr. Naismith. The event aims to provide a day outing and demonstrate what can be done on a small body of water with student events and a fly casting exhibition by faculty members.
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Fiber as a public utility for Lawrence broadband
Leslie Soden argues fiber optic Internet should be a public utility to spur business, create a new revenue stream, and avoid private profit use of public money. Proposes prioritizing major employment centers for initial hookups and expanding to residential later with a careful long term strategy.
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Public Forum on Climate Funding and VA Critique
In the May 28 Journal-World a public forum condemns House Republicans for rejecting funds to study climate change and questions government run health care via the VA. The letter argues planning for climate impacts is Defense Department duty and attacks big government as inefficient and costly. Scott Burkhart voices support for private sector efficacy.
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Government overreach and ACA debate in US policy
The piece attacks large government and the Veterans Administration crisis as symptomatic of an unmanageable state. It notes the Affordable Care Act originally planned a government option but that idea was dropped to avoid a single payer approach, with the bill passing without any GOP votes.
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Letters Policy for The Journal World Readers
The Journal World invites letters under 250 words on public interest topics. The paper may edit for clarity without changing viewpoints and requires the writer to provide name address and phone number. Submissions may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ijworld.com.
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