Editorial: Family first in child support duty
A Douglas County editorial urges parents to meet court ordered child support despite layoffs and weak economy. It cites 6.1 percent August unemployment, 5.7 million collected last year, and rising delinquent cases while opposing jail penalties. It argues the family comes first and emphasizes responsibility over punishment.
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Douglas County
Douglas County Court
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Nobel Peace Prize for Obama seen as symbolic gesture
Trudy Rubin argues the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize reflects committee hopes for a new climate in international politics rather than Obama’s achievements. The award may boost global expectations, yet real progress hinges on U.S. leadership and others’ willingness to engage, with critics calling it premature and possibly counterproductive.
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1984 Soviet missiles in bombers and subs clash with US stance
The Soviet Defense Ministry announced new long range cruise missiles in strategic bombers and submarines, saying the program would match the scope of US air and sea launched missiles. Washington officials predicted the move but showed little immediate alarm. The piece also notes local Kansas issues and public letters policy.
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U.S
Washington
Lawrence
Jessie Branson
John Carlin
County Commission
Mike Dooley
Frank Hempen
Kansas
Ron Fox
Prairie Village
Kansas Wildlife Federation
Health care reform letter argues for Medicare for All
Carol Grieb of Lawrence argues against for profit health insurance calling bodies commodities. She cites overhead and executive salaries and supports HR676 with a public forum aim. The letter urges passage of HR676 and supports Kucinich amendments for not for profit options.
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Weiner
Carol Grieb
Lawrence
Editor quiets Obama on Poland missile defense stance
Editor argues against labeling President Obama weak for pulling anti-missile bases from Poland and the Czech Republic. He notes initial U S aims to defend against rogue nations and Iran, with Russia as beneficiary, but warns it heightens East West tension. Peter Gegenheimer.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Europe
Peter Gegenheimer
Lawrence
Explaining Mr Simons Scrapes Against Obama
The writer argues Mr Simons' Saturday tirades reflect a Republican editor's bias. It claims Simons blames Obama for Guantanamo, the recession, and Middle East wars, but the critique traces those issues to Republican policies and missteps of eight years. Richard Hardin.
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Obama
Guantanamo
Middle East
Richard Hardin
Lawrence
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