Living wage debate tests free market in Manhattan
The Salina Journal notes Manhattan City Commission considers an eight to nine dollar living wage tied to city aid and benefits, arguing government strings on capital push markets toward higher wages while opponents urge free market standards. Legislature members push bills to block such living wage moves, raising questions of government meddling versus market signals.
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Term limits shift in Congress five years on
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes a changed view of term limits since 1995 with Republicans promising retirements and others losing committee chairs. CQ estimates seven GOP lawmakers will retire after three terms, while George Nethercutt retracts his pledge, sparking debate about voter appetite and institutional limits.
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Counties resist bill changing weed control
A reader argues for weed control law changes citing rising infested acreages since 1993 across field bindweed musk thistle johnson grass burr ragweed and sericea lespedcura and suggests shifting subsidies from per gallon to per acre while letting farmers buy their own chemicals to reduce county liability and costs
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Defense of Roberts and Brownback in Kansas politics
A Kansas writer defends Senator Pat Roberts and condemns Leroy Towns for defending Awbrey and attacking Roberts. The piece argues Towns’ defense also shields Sam Brownback, linking their stances to partisanship and hypocrisy amid ongoing intrapolitical clashes in Kansas.
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Brownback, Zionist Ties, and Towns Under Fire in Forum
A reader criticizes Sam Brownback and Leroy Towns over alleged Zionist ties and political theater. The piece links Brownback to Israel visits, Netanyahu meetings, and oversight of Southwest Asia, while accusing Awbrey of rhetoric and questioning motives behind his criticisms.
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