Kansas education funding debate blamed on politics and spending
Editorial argues funding for K 12 and higher education in Kansas is distorted by politics. It notes strong student performance in national comparisons, rising non teaching staff costs, calls for better cost control and clearer public storytelling by superintendents and university leaders.
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Remake VA to serve new generation
Veteran affairs secretary Eric Shinseki announced a reduction in backlog claims from 600000 to about 400000 with a 93 percent drop in claims older than a year. Analysts say the VA must reform its outmoded system to address rising, younger veteran needs and future war-era demand, possibly by creating a bipartisan commission to remake the VA.
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Principi
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Progressive take on life from local LWV leaders
Letter writer Ken Meyer of Lawrence attacks progressive policy positions citing Obamacare subsidies, Cash for Clunkers, GM bailouts, ACA costs, a flawed website, and Common Core. He argues progressives impose their views via law-like guidelines and criticize public understanding of insurance and policy outcomes.
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Ken Meyer
Lawrence
Public Forum letters urge resignations and project review
Readers argue for Sen Pat Roberts to resign over Obamacare site security and Iraq war transparency while another letter critiques public private partnership proposals for Rock Chalk Park and Bliss Concession. The Journal World prints letters policy and submission details for readers.
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Lawrence
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