NATO costs and Europe's duty to pay their share
Guest editorial argues NATO members must meet the 2 percent defense spending target, criticizing European nations for relying on the United States. It praises Secretary Mattis's warning to scale back US commitment if others do not pay their fair share, and rebuts claims of NATO obsolescence.
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Town hall critique as Jenkins avoids questions in Kansas
A reader recounts a gun protest near a Kansas campus and a brief call with US Rep Lynn Jenkins office. The town hall schedule was unclear, with only vague promises of work on it. A later Facebook post claimed a Highland appearance drew about seven attendees.
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Brownback Veto Stalemate Shocks Kansas Tax Fight
Gov. Sam Brownback vetoed the tax bill as the Kansas Legislature moved to override. The House overturned the veto within hours and the Senate narrowly sustained it, ending a high stakes clash over a bipartisan plan to close the state’s fiscal gap.
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Who Leads Kansas Statehouse This Turnaround Week
Kevin Jones of Wellsville reports from Topeka on the legislature mid turnaround week. The debate centers on Medicaid expansion tax policy and performance based budgeting proposals amid party dynamics and procedural shifts.
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