Editorials warn of wasteful Big Dig style projects
The piece argues money pits in public works like Boston's Big Dig reveal systemic waste and fraud. It cites $18.4 billion in Iraq reconstruction and audits showing $96.6 million unaccounted of $119.9 million in South Central Iraq, urging accountability and stronger oversight.
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Kerry weighs White House bid after 2004 loss
Dallas Morning News reporter Carl P. Leubsdorf surveys John Kerry's post election activity. Kerry tours for policy, funds Democratic campaigns, and signals focus on 2005 2006 while hints of 2008 ambitions meet skepticism from party peers and polls.
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God Is Not a Republican A Miami Herald column
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that faith transcends party lines and criticizes East Waynesville Baptist Church for expelling members who supported Kerry in 2004. He cites Chandler’s anti Kerry sermon and calls for church focus on saving souls, while condemning political policing in worship. God, he says, is above party.
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Solar power forecast clouded by 1980 conference notes
A Topeka solar energy conference in 1980 tempered optimism about solar power meeting national energy needs within two decades. Kansas University and Lawrence officials attended, while Lawrence teachers sought an 11.46 percent pay raise and the school board offered 9.53 percent. The Clinton Lake plan remained valid for land use decisions into 1981 with fine tuning needed for full operation. In university news, Kenneth Smith, a veteran bass-baritone, was named professor of voice and department chair at KU, replacing Joseph Wilkins who reached 65.
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