Graves urged to push aggressive ethics reform in Kansas
Kansas Governor Bill Graves faces a tough task to spend political capital on stronger ethics reform in the Kansas Legislature and state government. He must persuade residents that reforms are needed without branding lawmakers and state workers as crooks, risking further stalling or weakening by lawmakers, but the move could be a worthwhile investment for Kansans.
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Coffey County Sees Boost From Wolf Creek Plant and Local Growth
Coffey County, with under 9 000 residents, showcases brick libraries, a college-like high school fieldhouse, a municipal airport, and sheriff’s four wheel drive vehicles funded by hosting a nuclear plant. Nebraska protests multi state low level waste site, urging Kansas to step forward and accept responsibility in the region.
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Holiday chaos and parenting tips collide at Christmas
Regional columnist Vickie Hull dishes blunt holiday advice for parents and grandparents. She mocks perfectionism, urges relaxation for stressed kids, and encourages seeing Christmas through children’s eyes while sharing humorous anecdotes from family celebrations.
Clinton picks Albright and Cohen for top foreign policy posts
The Star Tribune notes President Clinton's selections of Madeleine Albright as secretary of state and William Cohen as secretary of defense, praising their qualifications and potential for speedy Senate confirmation as a strong foreign policy team alongside Anthony Lake and Samuel Berger. The Amman Times highlights GCC unity challenges amid Bahrain's boycott, Yemen's GCC bid, and hopes for Arab solidarity despite regional tensions.
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Polygamy Debate Stirs After Hawaii Same-Sex Ruling
A conservative and liberal clash over Hawaii's same sex marriage ruling escalates into a discussion of polygamy as a possible future legal arrangement. The speakers warn of media fear mongering and political manipulation, while debating societal acceptance and rights.
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