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Memorial and Kansas education clash shape a split nation
The piece blends a tribute to World War II memory with a Kansas education finance debate. It cites the American Legion fundraising for the National World War II Memorial, then shifts to task forces setting a $215 million funding level for public schools and defining a "suitable" education. It criticizes lawmakers for political wrangling, frames the debate around governance, budgeting, and equity, and ends with a harsh verdict on leaders.
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America
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Sons of the American Legion
Rainbow Pool
U.S
Ray Smith
Kansas
Rep
Phill Kline
Shawnee
Kline
John Wratil
R-Leawood