Ottawa in home daycares face pressures from new rules
An Ottawa in home daycare provider argues that many daycares deliver quality care and that growing demands for stricter regulations strain providers. Parents are largely satisfied, but increasing accreditation and class requirements could force some daycares to close, reducing options for families.
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Reader Forum letters sought for Ottawa Herald submissions
Readers invited to send opinions to The Ottawa Herald Reader Forum Submissions must be hand signed include address and telephone number Mail to 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com Submissions should be under 500 words and may be edited for space.
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Political Contacts Across Washington and Topeka
A roster lists key political figures and offices including President Bill Clinton in Washington DC at the White House, U.S. Sen Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback in DC offices, U.S. Rep Jim Ryan, Gov Bill Graves in Topeka, and state legislators Senator Robert Tyson and Representatives Ralph Tanner Bill Feverbom with their addresses and phone numbers.
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Task force treats farming as a business plan
The Vision 21st Century Initiative task force proposes treating agriculture as commerce, seeking value-added centers at Kansas State University to raise crop and livestock value. It backs water quality fixes, tax aid for farm investments, stronger marketing, and universal farm Internet access, with emphasis on vertical integration and market contracts over social protections.
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Congress to Govern From the Center After Time Out
AP reports the lame duck Congress will face remaining 2000 business including four appropriations bills to fund government by Dec. Tuesday midnight. A split Senate and near equal House, with Bush or Gore as president, will push for centrist governance or risk stalemate and gridlock.
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