Editorial on Kansas obesity trend and school lunch reform
The piece argues rising adult obesity in Kansas by 2030 could drive hundreds of thousands of diabetes and heart disease cases. It links a national obesity report toRep Huelskamp’s push to roll back calorie limits in school meals, noting debates over healthier options versus student hunger and the need for dietary change.
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Kansas
America
Trust For America’s Health
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
U.S
Tim Huelskamp
R-Kan
Huelskamp
Lawrence
American optimism as myth guides campaign 2012 outlook
David M. Shribman argues Americans cling to an optimistic myth while polling shows a persistent pessimism about the next generation. He notes decades of doubt, contrasts with past crises, and urges focusing on present capacity to shape the future rather than forecasting brighter days.
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Ronald Reagan
George H.W. Bush
Richard Farina
CBS News
New York Times
Bill Clinton
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al-Qaida
U.S
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Old Home Town From the Lawrence Daily Journal World
About three thousand Lawrence residents greeted Colonel Roosevelt on his arrival. He spent roughly ten minutes at the Santa Fe station shaking hands speaking and waving smiling and laughing before continuing his visit. Compiled by Sarah St. John.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Roosevelt
Santa Fe
Public forum on downtown parking plans in Lawrence
Jessica Sprague-Jones argues against a $1 million downtown parking expansion, advocating investment in transit and pedestrian links to boost health and foot traffic. She contends current spots are ample and that better walking, biking options would reduce emissions and attract more visitors, while some traders fear losing customers.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Jessica Sprague-Jones
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Ron Burgess challenges climate skeptics to consider environmental science findings. He argues modern technology and global safeguards rely on accepting scientific warnings about human impact on the climate. He urges supporting research and questions the risk of denial.
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Mars
Tax math shows min wage hits hard after standard deduction
A reader notes that a single full time worker earning minimum wage would gross 15080 annually, pay 558 in federal tax after the standard deduction, a sizable burden for low income, and references Journal-World letters policy including submission basics and contact details.
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Craig Voorhees
Lawrence
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