Wasteful reply to widow shows government inefficiency
The inquiry to the Department of Veterans Affairs about widow benefits for a WWII veteran led to a 110-page booklet a 12-page form and postage totaling more than necessary. The widow faced pages of verbiage to learn the simple answer no. The piece urges public input and notes Gov elect Kathleen Sebelius’ review of Kansas operations to reduce waste.
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Politically correct holidays spark column debate
The Florida Times-Union laments changes to Christmas and holiday displays, arguing Jesus’s birth is central and not subversive. The Spokesman-Review criticizes executive orders as overreach, urging Madisonian lawmaking and accountability in a polarized era.
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Political Contacts for Kansas Officials and Senators
A compilation of names and contact details for U S President George Bush and U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback, and U S Representative Jim Ryun, plus Kansas Governor Bill Graves and state legislators Robert Tyzon Ralph Tanner Bal Feverborn. Addresses phone numbers and office websites are listed for Topeka and Washington locations.
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Bond vote tied to moral imperative for Ottawa schools
Steven Van Ostran, pastor at First Baptist Ottawa, urges a yes vote on a bond to build three new elementary schools. He frames it as equal opportunity, arguing uniform design and funding reduce educational inequality tied to housing and income, despite higher cost.
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Last Generation of Childhood Bravery Recalls Boomer Era
A nostalgic note argues boomer children enjoyed danger and independence before safety rules and PC culture. It recalls firecrackers, bike riding without helmets, and rough play, claiming such freedom produced great artists and thinkers while warning childhood is fading under bureaucracy and social protection. Kelly Clark.
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