Farewell to Kansas's trailblazing former governor Joan Finney
Kansas mourns former Governor Joan Finney who died Saturday at 65 from liver cancer. The first and only woman to govern Kansas served one term beginning in 1990, noted for her people focus, party switch, and unconventional style. Her legacy centers on listening to ordinary Kansans and challenging the old-boy network.
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Embryonic stem cell debate viewed from faith and science
A reader argues embryos are full humans from conception and questions using embryonic stem cells in research. He cites alternatives like adult stem cells as ethically acceptable, noting no proven therapeutic benefit from embryonic cells and urging support for humane medical research.
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Reader Forum submissions guidance at The Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 1045 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via letters ottawaherald com Submissions must be under 500 words and may be edited for space
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Amnesty plan risks border agents andamp the nation
The piece argues a White House guest worker amnesty endangers border patrols and inflates illegal migration. It cites 3 million illegal Mexican workers, fears for officers facing greater risk, and criticizes Bush’s immigration stance and Powell Ashcroft roles while urging America first over politics.
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Bush plan targets college aid with drug conviction rule
Sean Carter argues the Bush administration tightens federal student aid rules by requiring drug conviction disclosures, challenging critics who say the policy hurts low income students and single mothers while noting political bravado and enforcement gaps. He views the measure as limited impact on drug use and questions broader eligibility factors.
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