Blurring the line on faith based funding debate
The article argues President Bush's plan to fund faith based and community initiatives risks blurring church state separation. It praises a strong nominee but warns of strings attached, unclear group qualification, and potential local church hesitations alongside calls for scrutiny of constitutional implications. It notes Habitat for Humanity and Hope House as local faith aligned aid examples and laments possible government control over religious messaging.
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Bush
Congress
White House
John Dilulio
University of Pennsylvania
Center For
Habitat For Humanity
Hope House
Tax money for old buildings questioned in Ottawa
A reader argues against using tax funds for rehabilitating historic structures in Ottawa. He asserts government should not fund preservation, cites local tax strain, notes state or federal grants still come from taxpayers, and urges private financing and law corrections to the historical list.
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Ottawa
Abortion Debate Stirs Editorial on Pro-Life and Pro-Choice
The January 26 editorial questions how one can be both pro-life and pro-choice. It notes the contradiction between defending unborn life and endorsing abortion rights. The piece suggests limiting abortions as a step forward and advocates ending abortions entirely.
Political Contact List From U S Senators and Representatives
Readily accessible offices listed include U S President Bill Clinton White House in Washington D C and U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback with Hart Building addresses and phone numbers along with U S Representative Jim Ryan. KS state lawmakers Ralph Tanner Bil Faverbom and Bill Graves contact details are provided for Topeka Capitol offices.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Pat
Robers
Roberts
Senate
Sam Brownback
Sam
Kansas Must Rebuild Economy With Bold Leadership
Analysts Krider Red wood and Putnam urge Kansas to invest in human and financial capital, reform education, boost venture funding, and expand research. They warn of a reader ship crisis blunting progress while aviation and tech incubators could drive growth with strong civic support. Kansas must mobilize vision and effort to compete regionally.
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Tony Redwood
Krider
Redwood
Regents
Rich Bendis
KTEC
Kansas
Bendis
Lawrence
Robert Putnam
Harvard
Ing
Putnam
Rumor Says Brownback May Seek Kansas Governor Post
The piece argues a Brownback gubernatorial bid in 2002 would be an easy win for the Republican right wing, forecasting a pro‑family, religion‑in‑education agenda and criticizing potential risks to public education and privacy. It notes Graves’ term limit and cites George B. Pyle for contact.
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Kansas
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Friends of Democracy
Bill Graves
Gary Sherrer
Kent Glasscock
Graves
U.S
House of Representatives
Bob Dole
Senate
Topeka
Washington
Africa
Roman Hruska
Nebraska
Richard Nixon
Supreme Court
Journal
George B. Pyle
Gpylesaljournal
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Basie
Capitol
State
Robert Tyson
State Capitol
Ralph Tanner
Bil Faverbom
The
Ottawa Herald
Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawaherald
S. Cedar
Fox
Franklin County
Walter Rubel
Tabel
Ottawaherald.com
Bal Gray
Bgray
Ottewaherald.com
Kathy Miller
Krmiller
Ottawaharald
Ken Kistner
Kismner
Tim Millbem
Ottawhharald
Cedar
Charles Krider
University of Kansas
David
George B
Pyle
MAL
S. Ceca
Mall
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