Editorial: Cutting meth enforcement wastes scarce funds
A guest editorial argues that chopping law enforcement budgets for methamphetamine fights is a major mistake. It cites AP reporting showing reduced meth lab cleanups and fewer seizures after federal cuts, urging continued aggressive enforcement and reconsideration of marijuana policy to free scarce resources for hard drugs.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Editorials From Guest Voices Offer Wide Reader Opinions
Readers encounter a variety of opinions as guest editorials appear in The Herald. The pieces present diverse viewpoints, with disclaimers that views may not reflect The Herald or its editor.
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S. Cedar
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Perry Enters 2012 Race Amid GOP Front-Runner Buzz
The Ottawa Herald notes Texas Gov. Rick Perry entered the 2012 presidential race after months of teaser hints. Polls show him leading among Republicans, with Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann trailing, while Tim Pawlenty quit. Editor Tommy Felts weighs Perry's appeal, strengths, and the need for vetting before nominating him.
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Kansas and federal lawmakers contact list in Topeka
A compiled directory lists contact details for President Obama White House office and Kansas officials including U S senators Pat Roberts Jerry Moran and Governor Sam Brownback plus state senators Pat Apple Jeff King Terri Lois Gregory and Jeff King and representatives Bill Feuerborn Willie Prescott Bill Otto and Attorney General Derek Schmidt with addresses office locations phone numbers and emails.
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Kansas State Capitol
10Th Ave
Ste. 241S
Topeka
Terri Lois Gregory
10Th St
Docking Building
Terrilois.gregory
House
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