Editorial: US strikes in Syria reveal uncertain strategy
The guest editorial argues that U S missile strikes on Syria respond to chemical attacks but expose a muddled, reactive U S policy. It contrasts past actions in Iraq Libya and Afghanistan with Trump’s unpredictable approach, questioning whether a broader strategy or red line exists beyond the latest attack.
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Kansas Legislature ends session with budget rescission and Simon’s Law signing
Topeka pause follows a March adjournment as lawmakers finish a 2017 rescission bill to cover a 300 million shortfall. Gov Brownback signed Simon’s Law prohibiting DNAR orders on minors without parental consent, named for Simon Crossier who died after a DNAR was placed without consent. Kevin Jones, R Wellsville, is a key sponsor and school board member.
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Note on leaders and contact info for Trump and Brownback
The document lists contact details for President Donald Trump at the White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20500 with phone 202 456 1414 and the official site www whitehouse gov. It also provides Governor Sam Brownback's address at Kansas State Capitol 300 SW 10th Ave Suite 241S Topeka KS 66612 phone 785 296 3232 and email governor ks gov.
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Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC
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Kansas State Capitol
10Th Ave
Topeka
Reader Forum anger over citizens' voices sparks party comparison
A reader criticizes Ron Kimes for displeasure at public input, drawing a parallel to historical demands for representation. The letter recalls party elders and suggests Republicans, including Dole Republicans, accept compromise as politics.
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Kansas contact details for state lawmakers and attorney general
Where to write all Attorney General Derek Schmidt Memorial Hall 2nd Floor 120 SW 10th Street Topeka KS 66612 (785) 296-2215 Email general ksag.org A state Rep Blaine Finch Room 519C N Kansas State Capitol Topeka KS 66612 (785) 296-7655 Email blaine finch house.ks.gov State Rep Kevin Jones Room 151 C Kansas State Capitol Topeka KS 66612 (785) 296-6287 Email kevin jones house.ks.gov State Sen Caryn Tyson Room 123 E Kansas State Capitol Topeka KS 66612 (785) 296-6838 Email Caryn Tyson senate.ks.gov
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Memorial Hall
10Th Street
Topeka
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Blaine Finch
Kansas State Capitol
House
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Kevin. Jones
Caryn Tyson
Caryn. Tyson
Senate
Reader Forum Letter Targets Radical Kansas Republicans
The Ottawa Herald letters page cites alleged seven year damage by a partisan faction within the Kansas Republican Party. The writer claims conservatives slow change and accuses the group of driving credit downgrades and school defunding, suggesting corporate sponsorship and broad public involvement will challenge their influence, with expectations they will not disappear.
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Mexican foods transform rural Caney dining scene
Rudy Taylor, publisher of the Montgomery County Chronicle in Caney Kansas, notes postwar tastes expanding beyond burgers to Mexican pizza and tacos. He observes a new Mexican eatery across the street with a bright sign, praising rising dining diversity, drive-thrus, and night cafes while reflecting on changing American food culture.
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