Dole Institute at KU proves a success and promise
The Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University has impressed with three nationally noted speakers. David McCullough drew a standing room crowd, following Edmund Morris and Michael Beschloss. Institute director Richard Norton Smith plans future high profile programs, including biographer Robert Caro, with the center set to be dedicated in July.
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Bush plan to open federal jobs to private bids
Cal Thomas argues that Bush aims to reinvigorate government by auctioning up to 850,000 non inherently governmental federal positions to private contractors. He cites union backlash and questions about efficiency, praising privatization as a way to cut costs, reduce union influence, and improve hiring.
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Old Home Town Wichita University joins state school system
The Kansas Legislative Council voted to admit Wichita University to the state system while it was still a municipal school without the State title. Strong opposition came from Kansas and Kansas State universities worried about watering down standards.
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Public Forum letters urge bond for school revamp and community focus
Community voices push for a large bond to revitalize schools and neighborhoods, support K 3 and 4 6 division of curriculums, and reuse buildings. They critique an LAHS program, call for vocational options, and urge fairness to Gov elect Sebelius and the Brook Creek fight to keep East Heights School open.
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