Frat party turkey death sparks KU debate
A University of Kansas fraternity faces suspension after a turkey was killed at an end of term party. A dean apologized for a crude joke about the incident sent to a colleague by mistake. Police report describes witnesses recounting a crowd chasing and abusing the turkey before its death.
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Rail House View Promises a Barn-Burner Kansas Session
An insider’s view from Hawver’s Capitol Report previews a Kansas legislature convening in the restored Statehouse with the Rail as the central clash point between chambers. The 2012 resurgence of Senate leverage and a new crop of nearly one third freshmen set the stage for a volatile, issue-rich session. Martin Hawver notes the Rail’s role as the informal arena where policy ideas form before formal action.
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Cerberus Faces Backlash Over Gun Investment After Newtown
Syndicated columnist Jim Hightower notes Cerberus Capital Management owned a controlling stake in Freedom Group, maker of the Bushmaster rifle used in the Sandy Hook massacre. He cites public exposure and potential bans on assault weapons as reasons Cerberus announced the sale, pressured by major clients like the California Teachers Retirement System.
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