Kansas veterans seek in state tuition at state universities
A Kansas University junior and Marine Corps veteran, with Kansas House support, seeks legislation to grant in state tuition to honorably discharged veterans who served at least 36 months on active duty. The measure aims to offset Post-9/11 GI Bill gaps and attract motivated veterans from bases like Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth, benefiting both students and Kansas universities.
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Smallness of reaction to teen tweet sparks debate
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that Emma Sullivan faced overblown retaliation for a crude tweet about Governor Brownback. He compares the incident to broader political tactics that seek to control perception rather than leadership, praising Sullivan for refusing to be cowed.
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Topeka
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Florida
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Mike Winder
Utah
George W. Bush
Leonard Pitts Jr
Miami Herald
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Constitutional crisis as Congress fails deficit fight
Mike Hoeflich argues in the Journal-World that the failure of the congressional supercommittee to craft deficit reduction legislation threatens the checks and balances of government. He warns of draconian cuts and presidential vetoes, urges voters to demand new leaders, and cites plummeting approval ratings for Congress and the president. The piece frames the stalemate as a national constitutional emergency and calls for a reconstitution of governance.
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Jefferson
Madison
Hamilton
Washington
Mike Hoeflich
Kansas University School of Law
Journal-World
Strive for cure urged in public forum on Alzheimer's
Public letter urges action during National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. It cites 5.4 million Americans with the disease and $183 billion in care costs this year. It calls on Rep. Lynn Jenkins to co sign H R 1897 Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act and warns more diagnoses are imminent with 60 000 Kansans expected to be affected in 15 years. Aimee Heyne Lawrence.
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United States
U.S
Lynn Jenkins
Aimee Heyne
Lawrence
Old Home Town in 1986
Construction progressed on the $4.2 million Sallie Mae building on the west bluffs near Sixth and Iowa streets. the 52,148 square foot facility would house nearly 200 employees when Sallie Mae moved in in spring 1987. Also noted were memories of LHS football’s comeback win over Junction City and KU fans saluting a state title.
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