Campaign finance reform stalled amid equal-opportunity sleaze allegations
Washington lawmakers again fail to act on reform as investigators probe a $1 million Republican lobbying firm ad buy targeting Kansas Democratic candidates and a $250,000 Democratic anti-Republican campaign spend. The inquiry risks embarrassing both parties while reform efforts crumble.
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Sen
Sam Brownback
Kansas
Guest Editorials Offer Readers Varied Opinions
Editorial note states guest writers share views not necessarily reflecting The Herald's editor.
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Herald
Government Contacts for Comment to Officials Listed
A directory of contact details for major federal and state officials. It lists President Bill Clinton White House address and phone, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback with D C and state offices, U S Rep Jim Ryun with D C and Topeka offices, Governor Bill Graves, and Attorney General Carla Stovall with Topeka offices and phone numbers.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
Federal Office
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Kansas Ave
95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Ryun
Quincy
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Mom Hero Rises as Parents Weigh Kids Sports Futures
A reflective column honors Mrs. Rush for weighing JaRon Rush’s college and modeling prospects, urging careful study of all options. It compares parental guidance in sports and entertainment to the responsibilities of parenting, urging patience, prayer, and open questions before signing any deal.
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A.C. Green
Dallas
NBA
Green
JaRon Rush
JaRon
Pembroke Hill
Roy Williams
University of Kansas Jayhawks
Jason
John Hancock
Seventeen Magazine
New York City
New York
Kansas
Rush
Kansas lawmakers near consensus on 125 to 150 million tax cuts
Gov Graves and lawmakers from both parties aim to trim taxes next year by 125 to 150 million while boosting spending on public schools and programs. Senate Leader Dick Bond expresses optimism for an early agreement tying tax relief to the budget.
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Sociated Press
Opera, Kan
Kansas 4
Bill Graves
Senate
Dick Bond
Overland Park
Kansas faces tax cut debate amid $400 million revenue bulge
State leaders weigh a roughly $400 million revenue surplus from unanticipated taxes and forecasts. Graves favors about $125 million in cuts while conservatives push higher, with $200 to $290 million floated. Most agree money should fund one time expenditures and avoid ongoing tax cuts.
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Graves
Bond
Phill Kline
R-Shawnee
House Taxation Committee
Kline
Western Resources
Gloria Timmer
Timmer
Thanksgiving milestone and family memories in a life journal
A narrator recalls hosting first family Thanksgiving at age 46, guided by memories of a late father who cooked turkey with whiskey and care. He recounts relatives and rituals, the stuffing debate sparked by Today Show caution, and his relief that no one died. Grownup duties mixed with nostalgia and a fond aversion to being the center of attention.
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J. Hal
Katie
Bryan
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