Kansas Senators Clash Over Gitmo Detainees At Fort Leavenworth
A guest editorial argues Kansas lawmakers overstate security fears around housing Guantanamo detainees at Fort Leavenworth while praising a proposed $500 million Kansas State biolab. It notes Pat Roberts threats to shut down the Senate are hollow and points to contrasting openness from Senator Carl Levin of Michigan. The piece asserts detainees pose no greater danger than domestic criminals housed in Kansas and urges balanced consideration of both proposals.
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Unused Kansas Tax Credits Spark Questionable Purpose
The Kansas swine facility improvement credit and an environmental wildlife habitat credit failed to attract users as lawmakers debated whether narrow tax breaks truly encourage intended behavior. Martin Hawver notes several credits never paid out or reduced tax bills, prompting doubt about targeted incentives.
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Fat Lobby controls health fate with obesity costs
Donald Kaul denounces studies on texting drivers and obesity costs, arguing Virginia Techs texting risk dwarfs driving while talking on a cell. He claims fat lobby, junk food, ads, and farms push unhealthy diets while politics tolerate the status quo. He cites obesity stats and concludes reforms unlikely.
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