Editorial on debt from political maneuvers in Kansas
The Garden City Telegram Magazine editorial links a national health care reform push to Kansas tax-cut politics. It contrasts Sen John McCain to Kansas figures Gov Sam Brownback Senate President Steve Morris House Speaker Mike O Neal and Senators Moran and Roberts alleging self serving moves caused revenue shortfalls and lasting budget harm.
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U.S. Senate
Congressional Budget Office
John McCain
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Senate
House
Sam Brownback
Steve Morris
Koch Brothers
Brownback
Morris
Mike O'Neal
Kochs
U.S
Jerry Moran
Pat Roberts
McCain
Editorials Publish Reader Opinions in The Herald
Guest editorials appear to provide readers with diverse viewpoints. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor.
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Reader Forum submissions criteria for The Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number to The Ottawa Herald at 214 S. Hickory St. Ottawa Kansas 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must be no longer than 400 words and may be signed.
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Patient praises RMH for outstanding care in July letters
Debra Stottlemire of Princeton writes a praise letter detailing two surgeries at Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa and a recent July stay. She commends the nursing staff doctors and housekeeping for their courtesy and helpfulness and appreciates the hospital food.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
S. Main St
Ottawa
RMH
Double standard for U S Congress in ACA subsidies
A reader laments that members of Congress and staff receive 70 percent government subsidies under the ACA while ordinary Americans must use the exchanges. The piece calls for Congress to face the same premiums and deductibles, advocate for term limits, and compare current lawmakers to King George while urging political accountability and an end to subsidies.
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England
Leadership void marks disastrous week for Trump
Davis Merritt critiques the Trump presidency amid a chaotic week. He cites a failed repeal vote, harsh public bashing of Jeff Sessions, Russia sanctions, North Korea tests, diplomat expulsions, Scaramucci turmoil, and a leadership crisis. Merritt argues true leadership requires clear goals, empowerment, and mutual loyalty beyond executive orders.
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Congress
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Boy Scouts of America
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U.S
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