Kansas panel weighs judges evaluation plan risks politicizing process
The Kansas Commission on Judicial Performance proposes an evaluation of judges focusing on integrity courtesy diligence and scholarship to help voters. Critics say many voters lack sufficient information for meaningful ballots and express concern that the plan may politicize a traditionally apolitical process.
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Venezuelan voters push back against Chavez reforms
Venezuelans rejected Hugo Chavez's plan for sweeping constitutional changes that would allow government seizure of private property, media powers, and a longer presidency. The 51-49 vote signals a rare defeat for Chavez at the polls as critics warn of civil rights erosion and increased state control.
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ORV staff praised amid misinterpretations of evaluation
A family member of two residents at Ottawa Retirement Village defends the facility against media misinterpretation of a care evaluation. The writer cites compassionate, attentive staff, dignified end of life care for a father in September 2000, seamless move of aunt Lida Ross, daily visits, and contrasts with inspector and press reporting, urging recognition of ORV as an outstanding care facility and calling negative publicity untimely and unfair.
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