Editorial on term limits and congressional terms
The editorial notes a Republican Senate Judiciary Committee move to limit terms to 12 years total for both houses, while arguing for four year House terms and three total terms. It questions passage in the Senate and critiques two year House terms as excessive for re election routines, urging longer terms if term limits pass. It cites the ongoing 1996 campaign cycle and public support for term limits.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
Fans versus greed in the baseball labor fight
A opinion piece argues major league owners threaten the national pastime by pursuing a sanctioned monopoly and replacing players this spring. It warns that greed could erode fan trust, urging compromise and possible federal anti trust action, noting 1922 Supreme Court ruling on baseball.
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Fundamento
America
Clinton
Supreme Court
Congress
Baseball anti-trust debate tests fans and tradition
A guest column argues over the anti-trust exemption for baseball, weighing players demands for a salary cap against owners claims of baseball as a special case. It warns that strike disruption could erode integrity and tradition, alienate fans, and threaten minor leagues tied to major league payrolls.
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Merce
Federal Claw
Sunday liquor sales bill sparks crime and DUI concerns
An editorial opposes House Bill 2105 proposing Sunday and holiday alcohol sales in Kansas. It argues wider access could raise crime and DUIs, notes potential county options, cites studies on alcohol’s link to violence, and urges legislators to protect the public. The note adds the bill passed the House and awaits the Senate.
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Kansas
To construct or to renovate for the kids in Ottawa
A reader defends fair letters on the school bond issue, argues renovation is cost effective, and urges Ottawa to focus on benefiting all children rather than partisan campaigns. The writer praises Mr Sheldon for supporting students and cautions against rhetoric that harms public understanding of the bond proposal.
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Ottawa
Sheldon
Hbs
Herald
The
What you may not know about the Federal Reserve
Public letter by Robert J Hone ycut t arguing the Federal Reserve is privately owned, not an arm of government. It claims secrecy in the 1913 Act, lack of auditing, and that Congress cannot direct or audit the Fed. The author cites Greenspan era rate hikes, calls for abolishing the Fed, and questions balancing the budget.
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Federal Reserve
United States Government
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Fed
General Accounting Office
Greenspan
Robert J, Honeycutt
Willow
Readers urged to sign letters with address and phone
The notice calls for signed letters to the editor with the writer’s address and a telephone number for verification. Unsigned submissions will not be published, and contact details facilitate rapid validation.
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