Nichols votes against pork barrel park bill in 500 acre plan
Congressman Dick Nichols faces pressure from colleagues over a 500 acre National Park proposal on a WWII Japanese relocation camp site. The bill would cost about 4 million over five years with 300 thousand annually thereafter, drawing criticism that Congress should balance the budget before funding such projects.
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Wfth
Dick Nichols
R-Mcpherson
Nichols
Congress
vJim. Hitch
Eliminate election of Kansas sheriffs from offices
Guest opinion argues sheriffs in Kansas should be appointed rather than elected. It notes several current or former sheriffs face legal trouble, questions whether elections reflect law enforcement experience, and suggests the job is too important to be decided by votes like ordinary offices.
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Kansas
Joe
Osawatomie Graphic
Fairytale economics call for a Congress study sabbatical
A reader urges adjourning Congress for 12 months to study simple economics at Ottawa University. They propose D.C. lawmakers retreat from power, learn from tradespeople and Milton Friedman, then earn return to office if they pass the course, reflecting on neighbors and peace.
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D.C
Congress
Ottawa University
Milton Friedman
Government contact list for U S officials in Kansas and nationwide
A compiled directory provides names and addresses for federal and state officials including President George Bush Governor Joan Finney Senators Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum Rep Dick Nichols State Representatives George Teagarden and Walker Hendrix and State Senator Dave Webb. It lists office locations in Washington D C Topeka and Stillwell plus phone numbers.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Topeka
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington
D. C
Dick Nichols
Longworth
D.C
George Teagarden
S Statehouse
The hitching post and the masters we serve
In this critique of economic policy and governance, the piece argues unemployment rose to 8.5 million by July with 6.8 percent overall, contrasts past lows and highs, and accuses Congress of excessive spending and pork. It cites Donald Lambro on budget priorities and questions political accountability and voter consequences.
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U.S
Donald Lambro
Bill Gray
D-Pa
House
Kansas W&P faces takeover of Corps parks in Kansas
Martha Kuykendall of Osage City questions a Salina Journal piece on Kansas Wildlife and Parks plan to assume control of Corps of Engineers managed parks. She warns loss of dual management could raise costs, remove senior discounts, and threaten county revenues and local jobs while arguing existing system already serves visitors with choice and balance.
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Salina Journal
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Corps of Engineers
USCEC
Kansas
Todd Graeff
W&p
Sheriff's
Corps
Martha Kuykendall
Osage City
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National Taxpayers Union
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Corps Parks System
Kansas Corps
Tom Riker
Secretary of Wildlife and Parks
Army
Department of Wildlife and Parks
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