Statehouse bond plan faces scrutiny amid rising costs
Editorial urges careful spending as Kansas officials approve 38 million in bonds to push the Statehouse renovation, now a 285 million project. House leaders say the work must continue to avoid higher future costs, while maintenance needs at state universities add to a looming 825 million backlog. The Legislative Coordinating Council may hire a Kansas City firm to audit the project.
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Health care overhaul faces big fight beyond Sotomayor race
David Broder outlines a coming clash over President Obama’s health care priority. Despite Sotomayor’s likely Senate confirmation, Congress must craft a comprehensive reform bill within weeks, balancing Blue Dogs, Democrats, and GOP skeptics while insurers, hospitals, and pharma bargain for favorable terms.
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Washington Post Writers Group
Gingrich backs off Racism Claim Over Sotomayor
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues conservatives weaponize race and gender language to attack Sonia Sotomayor, citing Newt Gingrich’s retreat from labeling her racist and contrasting Tom Tancredo and Rush Limbaugh with genuine racism. He decries the cynical strategy to redefine racial progress and social grievance for political gain.
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HumanEvents.com
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MiamiHerald.com
Public Forum letters urge growth shots for Cheney and pundits
Readers criticize TV pundits and call for adult level thought amid what they describe as teenage frenzy. Another letter lauds a proposed drop in child care center in Lawrence, praising safer, reliable backup care and urging community support for the project.
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Lawrence
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