Immigration unrest highlights push for penalties on employers
Kansas lawmakers led by Tom Holland push tougher penalties on employers who hire migrants as federal agencies struggle to process illegal entrants. INS backlogs persist after 9/11, with a small share of arrests resulting in prosecutions, underscoring policy and funding gaps. Local sheriffs note jail capacity and costs rise with undocumented arrivals and court demands.
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Kansas
Tom Holland
Immigration Services
Mexico
Immigration and Naturalization Service
INS
Sheriff's Department
Kansas City
Franklin County
Craig Davis
International Customs Enforcement Agency
Homeland Security
Associated Press
United States
Hypocrisy in Politics From Imus to Edwards and Obama
Ottawa Herald pagination editor Tommy Felts highlights perceived double standards in US politics. The piece criticizes Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson for selective outrage over Don Imus words, analyzes John and Elizabeth Edwards over a neighbor dispute, and questions Barack Obama’s withdrawal from a Fox News sponsored debate while CBC ties exist.
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Don Imus
Rutgers University
Imus
The
Revs
al Sharpton
Jesse Jackson
Sharpton
Rutgers
Sharpton and Jackson
Halle Berry
Quiet at the Crystal Plaza
Last Saturday night I went to see Blades of Glory at the theater in Ottawa. A large number of children attended and were well behaved, allowing everyone to enjoy the show. It would be nice if people who have not been to the movies for a long time would leave their TVs and come to the theater. Take in a movie again.
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Blades of Glory
Ottawa
District Election Postscript Thank You Note
A post election message thanks readers for support and acknowledges the campaign period's issues and rumors. The brief note expresses gratitude to all involved in the district and notes the endurance required during a contentious period.
Recount of Close West Franklin District Race
A candidate explains calling for a hand recount of Position 1 votes after a four vote margin. Recounts confirmed the original totals, no extra taxpayer costs, and the candidate urges continued civic participation while thanking supporters and urging unity in West Franklin district.
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