Kansas House clash over college funding plan
Richard Reinhardt and Rep. Cindy Empson led a summer committee crafting a funding reform for Kansas community colleges. Speaker Tim Shallenburger rejected the proposal, launched his own education plan, and declared the prior effort a failure. The public hopes for governance reform in higher education in one session.
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Richard Reinhardt
Cindy Empson
Kansas
Tim Shallenburger
Shallenburger
Rep. Empson
Editorial Variety From Guest Editors At The Herald
Guest editorials present a range of opinions for readers, with stated views not necessarily reflecting The Herald's official stance. The piece notes editorials come from guest contributors and may differ from the paper's standard editorial line.
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Government Contacts for Citizens to Reach Officials
A list of contact details for federal and state officials including President Bill Clinton U S Senator Pat Roberts Sam Brownback US Representative Jim Ryun Governor Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall and Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius with addresses telephone numbers and office locations.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Harn
Senate
Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebalius
Southwest 9Th
Private and public life blur for Clinton criticism
A columnist argues character determines public action, likening private deceit to public failure. He compares Clinton to Nixon, claims erosion of morality and religion threatens civilization, and predicts impeachment pressure amid political maneuvering. Eric Hoffer and Charley Reese referenced.
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Washington
Hitler
William Jefferson Clinton
Clinton
White House
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Gore
United States
Times
George Bush
Eric Hoffer
Union
Charley Reese
Osoreesead.com
Ottawa reader urges preservation and community involvement
A former Ottawa resident reflects on the Ottawa Middle School situation. He supports retaining the buildings and suggests engaging alumni for fundraising, proposes forming a non profit for donations, and questions hosting options for travelers. He requests the idea be passed to the appropriate committee.
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Ottawa
Ottawa High School
Ottawa Herald
Charles O. Minckley
Lake
Havasu City
Ariz
Tisroga
Ctaz.com
Reader Forum guidelines for letters to Ottawa Herald
Readers invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number. Submissions must be under 500 words and mailed to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or emailed to letters ottawaherald.com.
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Ottawa Herald
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Fund-raising controversy fuels Clinton campaign finance debate
AP Special Correspondent reports a fundraising scandal centered on Charlie Trie, with illicit donations to the Democratic National Committee, White House meetings, and attempts to influence officials. The piece notes Senate action by March 6, ongoing investigations, and compares the finance issue to the Lewinsky scandal while outlining reforms and party fundraising dynamics.
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Clinton
Yah Lin
Charlie” Trie
Senate
Congress
Congressional
Monica Lewinsky
Lincoln
White House
China
House
Lewinsky
Trie
United States
Democratic National Committee
al Gore
Little Rock
Indonesia
Justice Department
FBI
Janet Reno
Gore
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