Pay go rules aim to curb Kansas budget excess
Dr. Chapman Rackaway discusses Kansas Senate adoption of pay-go rules as a budgeting discipline. The piece traces pay-go origins in Congress, contrasts past exemptions, and notes political debate over fiscal conservatism versus district benefits. It argues pay-go can prevent mid-year crises and reduce campaign gimmicks while urging Kansas to model restraint.
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United Way drives reach of local agencies inspires donations
Editorial urges support for Franklin County United Way and 15 member agencies including Communities in Schools Big Brother Big Sisters and Willow Domestic Violence Center. It notes 15000 residents helped last year and urges contributions to meet a 160000 goal via corporate campaigns and small business drives.
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New immigration deal stirs GOP debate in Washington
Rich Lowry analyzes how the Gang of Eight proposes probationary legal status for 11 million immigrants amid promises of future enforcement. He argues past nonenforcement undermines trust and compares 1986 amnesty to today, warning enforcement may not materialize. He notes E-Verify, border controls, and exit tracking as potential steps but questions feasibility.
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