Dog license woes stir neighborhood petition in Ottawa
Angela Sutton of Ottawa voices frustration over dog registration fees and rabies controls, arguing cats cause more problems and that current rules unfairly burden dog owners. She says she will not pay, plans a neighborhood petition to remove or expand registrations, and invites neighbors to sign.
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Animal Control Officer
Angela Sutton
Ottawa
Energy efficiency key to Kansas power costs and jobs
A Kansan with long energy industry experience argues that building new gas plants drives up local gas prices and hurts Kansas, urging a shift to energy efficiency. He cites Nebraska’s revolving loan fund, criticizes recent state bills, and urges business and civic groups to push legislators to stop leaks before adding capacity.
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Kansas
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Kp&l
Kansan
New Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas House
Nebraska
AARP
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State
Senate
Mandatory retirement not right for all
The author recalls attending stepfather Mauricio’s 80th birthday and learning that age is a state of mind. Mauricio, a professional psychiatrist, returned to work after retirement, proving vitality at 80. The piece argues that mandatory retirement wastes talent and that a culture fixated on 65 as end of productive life is misguided.
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Mauricio
Mexico
U.S
Free market energy plan could boost U S oil and power
The piece argues that U S energy shortages result from government restrictions and praises lifting bans on ANWR drilling and offshore reserves. It cites ANWRs seven billion barrels and OCS potential, calling for fewer environmental hurdles to increase domestic oil natural gas and electricity, framing it as economic freedom.
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Senate Committee On Energy and Natural Resources
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Gulf
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Powder River
Biomass
Honey Lake
San Francisco
America
England
Newcastle
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