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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2009
Page
2
Janeane Garofalo comments that when a politician says the American people are not stupid they mock voters and count on ignorance and apathy, arguing ignorance means not being given information. The remark underscores distrust in political messaging and calls for transparency.
Ottawa Kansas editorial promotes a 50 monthly investment with three local independent merchants to boost the local economy. It argues such targeted spending keeps taxes, payrolls, and services stronger and describes plans for The Herald to encourage participation and measure ripple effects.
Kansas lawmakers begin delicate planning for 2012 district redraws using 2010 Census figures. The process will slice state into four congressional, 40 Senate, and 125 House districts with precincts as the building blocks. Parties weigh precinct data to map likely election outcomes. Martin Hawver notes potential conflicts as districts shift and incumbents compete.
In a Washington critique, Jim Hightower argues the FEC gutted a 2007 reform barring senators from accepting cut-rate corporate air travel linked to Abramoff scandals. He urges Senate leaders to overrule the commission and restore the ban, calling for a broader FEC overhaul. Common Cause contact provided.
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