Editorial fragment on term limits and Congress
A fragmented editorial discusses U.S. term limits and how they relate to democracy. It argues term limits could curb long tenure but may fragment representation, noting states adopting or preparing to vote on term limits and the tension between voters and their elected officials.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Senate
Unusual endorsements link legends to consumer ads
Karl A. Van Asselt notes unusual endorsements using famous figures such as Malcolm X James Dean Buddy Holly Humphrey Bogart and Babe Ruth for products from an embroidery kit to a wall border. Estates approve the use. Curtis Management Group source.
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Malcolm X
James Dean
Buddy Holly
Iowa Lottery
Humphrey Bogart
Babe Ruth
Curtis Management Group
Second Amendment origins noted by Jefferson and Madison
The author argues the Second Amendment was written to guard against arbitrary government, not for hunting or defense against foreign invasion. He cites Jefferson and Madison, then invites reader input to a community forum and provides a phone number for calls during specified hours.
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Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Practical jokes told with old world bite and mischief
A Chicago salesman crafts fake Christmas card notes signed by fictitious names to scare recipients, prompting panic and arguments for Christmas. A Madison Wisconsin restaurant owner and pals pull a dawn prank by resetting watches and alarms to create a false pre dawn struggle, ending with the victim realizing a daylight savings hoax is at stake and laughing off the ruse.
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H. Allen Smith
Chicago
Joe
Buddy
Jim Scanlon
Wilbur Crull
Madison
Wis
Peace pact in Middle East faces criticism and hope
The writer argues for supporting the Israel PLO peace process, condemns those opposing it, and urges bold compromise. He notes the open-ended nature of negotiations and warns against complacency by Americans who would lock in conflict. He highlights Israeli and Palestinian suffering and calls for peaceful coexistence.
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Israel
PLO
Benjamin Franklin
West Bank
Gaza
America
United States
Clinton
Congress
Middle East
Contact details for Kansas government representatives
A list of names and office addresses with phone and fax numbers for U.S. Senators Nancy Kassebaum and Bob Dole, U.S. Representative Jim Slattery, Governor Joan Finney, Attorney General Bob Stephan, Insurance Commissioner Ron Todd, and state legislators George Teagarden Walker Hendrix and Doug Walker, plus Topeka office locations and main contacts.
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U.S
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Fox
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Jim Slattery
Rayburn
Topeka
Jayhawk Tower
Southwest
Jackson
Joan Finney
State Capitol
Bob Stephan
Judicial Center
Ron Todd
Southwest 9Th
George Teagarden
Statehouse
Walker Hendrix
Doug Walker
House seeks to end Jeffersons speak-no-evil rule on filibusters
House Democrats led by Rep. Obey push to curb Senate filibusters and allow on-floor discussion of Senate actions, challenging a 166 year old rule from Jefferson that bars debate about the other chamber. The move aims to pressure the Senate to ease filibuster use blocking Clinton policy.
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Ashington
House
Senate
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Clinton
David Obey
D-Wis
Obey
Congress
Joint Committee On the Organization of Congress
House Rules Committee
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