City trash service under review amid pay as you throw talk
City commissioners commit to a full discussion of future trash operations. Debates will cover pay as you throw, city issued containers, curbside recycling, and potential privatization. Supporters say privatization could save money, while opponents value accountability to residents and elected officials.
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Tea party upset shocks Delaware reshapes 2012 outlook
The Delaware victory of Christine O Donnell over GOP stalwart Mike Castle signals a growing tea party challenge within the Republican Party. Party leaders fear a fractured GOP, as Democrats gain renewed hope in Senate races, while insiders compare current insurgency to past reform movements and weigh the 2012 election implications.
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Kansas Regents revise Bramlage Coliseum plan
In 1985 the Kansas Board of Regents approved a smaller arena design for Kansas State University after bids exceeded available funds. The 13,500 seat plan replaced the original 16,000 seat Bramlage Coliseum, addressing budget constraints while preserving athletic facility goals.
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Damage to the Editor Purports Military Rocket Success
A reader praises military industrial effort and drone rockets in targeting Taliban al Qaeda and said earlier Vietnam bombing killed only enemy fighters. The letter asserts rockets are highly accurate with radar guiding systems and minimizes civilian harm.
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Public Forum on Collateral Damage and Funding Debates
Letters discuss wartime ethics and collateral damage, noting tax funding and loyalty to country. They compare private philanthropy by the Kochs with government budgets for NSF EPA and NIH, arguing studies favor more power and spending. Readers weigh who benefits from funding and who bears responsibility.
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The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under a 250 word limit and public interest. Submissions may be edited without altering viewpoints and must include name address and telephone number for verification. Mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters@ljworld.com.
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