Don t Hold Up Confirmation Editorial Upsets Kansas Ahead of Session
In this editorial the writer criticizes Senate Democrats for delaying Sam Brownback’s confirmation as ambassador at large for International Religious Freedom. He argues the fight harms Kansas by leaving a leadership gap before the 2018 session and urges Democrats to allow a floor vote. Brownback would promote religious freedom globally and has bipartisan support, while Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer stands ready to lead during Brownback’s lame duck period.
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Old Home Town Forefathers Day Dinner in Lawrence
A Lawrence Daily Journal World item notes a November 29 1917 piece describing Forefathers Day on December 21 at the Congregational Parish house. The event features a New England dinner served by Calendar ladies and includes cider. Eligible are people born in New England or with New England ancestors, including spouses.
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China rises as the world shifts toward a Beijing-led order
Washington columnist David Ignatius analyzes how Sino-American ties, the OBOR program, and China’s tech and infrastructure push reshape global power. He cites unpublished Air Force studies comparing OBOR to the Marshall Plan, detailing ports, rail links, and a growing Chinese presence in science and immigration.
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Sebelius on Clinton behavior and Chaucer phrase roots
The piece notes Kathleen Sebelius critiquing Clinton's conduct while tracing the origin of the adage better late than never to Geoffrey Chaucer. It explains the modern sense that doing something late is preferable to not doing it at all.
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Sebelius criticism echoes Clinton era amid new harassment cases
Cal Thomas argues that Kathleen Sebelius echoes the Clinton era by noting how allies protected Bill Clinton and attacked accusers. She contrasts past handling with today’s harassment cases involving Franken Moore Weinstein and others, urging accountability and retirement for the Clintons.
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