Editorials Target Reid Over Koch Brothers Accusations
The piece argues Senate Majority Leader Reid called Charles and David Koch un-American and dishonest over ads criticizing Obama care. It urges the Kochs to counter with specifics or ignore the claims, praising the Kochs' businesses and philanthropy while faulting Reid for bias and alleged dishonesty.
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Buck's Colorado campaign tactics reveal GOP state influence
George Will notes how national Republicans push state party candidates, citing Ken Buck and Cory Gardner in Colorado. Buck's 2010 setback and current bid for a Senate nomination show GOP strategy to shape races in purple states. The piece contrasts Buck's blunt style with Gardner's fit for Colorado politics."}
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Public Forum Letter Debates Federal Spending and Medicaid
A letter-writer questions intolerance in a February opinion piece and debates federal funding. Bill Reynolds cites a Kansas poll on Medicaid expansion with 72 percent support and federal subsidies at 100 percent for three years and 90 percent thereafter. The writer argues care for low income Kansans is worthwhile but warns against assuming government money is free.
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Mosasaur fossil hangs in Kansas statehouse office
Lisa Stockton weighs in on a 17 foot juvenile mosasaur displayed in Gov Brownback’s ceremonial office, noting its symbolic resonance amid perceived ossified legislative thinking and public debate over science and history.
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Lawrence teen held on terroristic threat after crash
A 23 year old Lawrence man was jailed for investigation of a terroristic threat after crashing his car into a ditch at 31st and Iowa. Police offered a ride but he asked to ride with a member of the Symbionese Liberation Army, the group tied to Patricia Hearst kidnapping.
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The Journal-World invites public forum letters under 250 words that address public interest and avoid name calling or libel. The paper may edit letters without changing viewpoints. Submitting grants a nonexclusive license to publish and distribute, with the author’s name address and phone required, sent to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or letters at ljworld.com.
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