Walter Reed scandal spurs top officials to act
Amid reports of moldy rooms and leaky facilities at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, officials condemn the substandard housing for wounded soldiers. Defense Secretary Gates fires the hospital commander and replaces him with Maj. Gen. Eric Schoomaker to quickly improve conditions and restore order.
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Will on inevitability and money in presidential campaigns
George Will argues that inevitability in campaigns bores voters and discusses how money and reform shape races. He notes Republicans favor lineal candidates, contrasts Clinton and Richardson, and traces campaign finance changes from 1968 to today, arguing reforms curb inconvenient contenders.
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Old Home Town Years Ago in 1907 Kansas News
Kansas Senate committee killed the fair housing bill by an 8 3 vote after a secret ballot. Civil rights voices sparked discussion as lawmakers considered the measure. A junior class farmer party at Fraternal Aid Hall drew about 50 couples in costumes. Rail car shortages hit egg shipments across Kansas and Oklahoma, with 12 million eggs monthly. A $750,000 appropriations bill passed, prompting an all day university holiday and student celebration after news of the action.
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Public Forum criticizes fear tactics in Kansas politics
Letter writer David Rebet of Lawrence condemns Phill Kline and Rep. Lance Kinzer for using fear to push a narrow religious conservative agenda. He argues Kline’s abortion record demand targets young women, while Kinzer’s bill threatens teachers academic freedom and mislabels curricular materials as obscene to coerce self censorship.
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Newcomers lead in Lawrence election split by west east
The Feb 28 Journal-World maps 49 precincts showing 29 won by newcomers, mainly west of Iowa Street and in fast growing southeast Lawrence, while central and eastern areas backed incumbents. The vote highlights east west divides over housing, development, and city needs.
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