Shining Light on Campaign Funds Casts Shadows in Kansas
John D. Montgomery reports on alleged fund raising improprieties in Kansas tied to both major parties. Documents identify Sen. Sam Brownback as a target and detail $37,500 in in law contributions routed through eight PACs totaling $36,000 to his campaign. The piece discusses Triad Management Services links, soft money schemes, and federal contribution limits, plus Democratic committee funneling through state and local parties.
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Ottawa Jaycees Thank You For Community Support
The Ottawa Jaycees express gratitude to the community for backing the Children's Film Festival on November 15, enabling many children to attend. They outline ongoing projects such as Easter Egg Hunts, Halloween events, July 4 Chautauqua, and Christmas parties, along with past efforts for St. Jude's, organ donation drives, Special Olympics, and the Haley Park fountain.
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Midway Victory Recalled as Naval Flight Turning Point
Charley Reese recalls the Battle of Midway June 3-6, 1942, as naval aviation decisive in turning the Pacific war. He argues the US must preserve sea power and naval aviation, submarines, and the Marine Corps, while criticizing Clinton era foreign policy and naval neglect.
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When Is Farm Not a Farm in Kansas Hog Plan
A debate over Murphy Family Farms near Jetmore questions whether a proposed 14,300 pig facility is a farm or a factory. Opponents warn of environmental risk, while supporters tout jobs. A state hearing drew 200 people. Health Secretary Gary Mitchell presided.
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Reno Beats Back Calls for New Special Counsel
The author argues Janet Reno correctly refused a new special counsel into Clinton and Gore fund raising, criticizing the Republicans and past prosecutors as wasteful. Louis Freeh, Donald Smaltz, Donald Barrett, and Ken Starr are named as problematic figures in long, costly investigations. The piece asserts the system is corrupted more by legal contributions than by illegal ones.
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Whitewater
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