Family Farmers vs Corporate Farms and Trooper Shortage Debate
Letters urge support for family farmers against factory farms and critique tax cuts. They cite Farm Aid figures claiming 70 to 98 percent of livestock from large corporations and note Kansas highway patrol staffing declines, urging better pay to attract troopers and stronger state representation for public safety and rural livelihoods.
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United States
Franklin County
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George Sayers
Lawrence
Miami County
Graves
Tome
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Topeka
Lower taxes bring more danger to Kansas highways
Observers note rising danger on Kansas roads as dwindling trooper presence correlates with more frequent careless driving. What was once rare is now common, increasing risks for travelers.
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Kansas
Bush
IRS
O.K
al Sharpton
Jesse Jackson
Reader Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and telephone. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 1045 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must be under 500 words and may be edited for space.
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Political Contacts List From Washington and Topeka
A compact directory lists public figures and offices in Washington and Kansas including President Bill Clinton at the White House, Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback in Senate offices, Jim Ryan in the House, Gov. Bill Graves and state legislators in Topeka, with phone numbers and street addresses for outreach and constituency inquiries.
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White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
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Hart Senate
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Sale of old middle school sparks community debate
A column argues the school board acted rightly in negotiating with Pioneer Group of Topeka to sell the old middle school site. It cites cost to demolish, taxes, and future use, calling the deal a win for taxpayers and posterity despite opposition. The writer also critiques media bias and personal TV habits.
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Pioneer
Topeka
Reorganization urged to restore INS credibility
The Dallas Morning News argues for major reform of the U S Immigration and Naturalization Service. A 684 page report found Recklessness in processing citizenship apps but no intentional wrongdoing. Bush proposes splitting INS into border enforcement and citizenship services, urging cautious fast reform. Tages Anzeiger notes Iran marks journalist day with arrests and press law stiffening.
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Robert Ashbaugh
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George W. Bush
Immigration Agency
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Switzerland
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Ali) Khamenei
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