Time for change as oil supplies ease prices rise
Amid hopes of lower gas prices, oil producers agree to raise crude output. Clinton administration cites 11 to 18 cent potential drop from $1.60, with six to eight weeks of high prices ahead. Critics worry about tax and road funds, urging efficiency and alternative energy focus.
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Editorial Letter Defends Gun Owners Against Kaul Criticism
A guest editorial rebutts Donald Kaul's anti gun stance, arguing guns do not kill by themselves and crime requires arresting criminals. The writer contrasts gun safety talk with vehicle safety and cautions against treating the U S Constitution as the enemy.
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Neufeld's remark stirs debate on nutrition funding
Capitol Notebook reports a Paper Plate Lobby protesting senior nutrition funding cuts. Rep. Melvin Neufeld defends the change saying demand at sites is dropping while home-bound seniors are served more, sparking criticism of policymakers and urging real-world awareness from Topeka. Linda Brown of the Mid-America Nutrition Program in Ottawa comments on the impact.
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A Dead Squirrel Sparks Big Garage Cleanup
A decade‑spanning census of clutter becomes a mad cleaning spree after a dehydrated dead squirrel is found in the garage. The odorous relic prompts the husband to throw out 12 pounds of dirt and empty boxes, revealing how one grisly find can drive drastic household reform.
Stay-at-home Parenting Seen as Equal Yet Undervalued Issue
A discussion on the rising visibility of stay-at-home moms and dads, focusing on Karen a 20-year-old nanny who wants to be a full-time mother and Scott Rolf a stay-at-home dad. It argues for recognizing full-time parenting as a legitimate role equal in importance to careers, amid societal bias and evolving family choices.
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