Graves unveils largest Kansas highway plan in state history
Governor Bill Graves proposed an eight year, 10.68 billion dollar highway program funded without new taxes. The plan aims to boost US 19 between Ottawa and Lawrence and US 169 south of Kansas City suburbs, with debt financing and a 10 percent sales tax share for highways.
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It's a Wonderful Life lessons for Gov Graves on shared wealth
A Wichita Eagle columnist compares Gov Bill Graves to George Bailey outlining how public funds, like community savings, should support highways, state services, and development. The piece argues money belongs to the state and should be spent wisely for collective good rather than hoarded. It urges dialogue on efficient budgeting and public investment.
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James Stewart
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Joe
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Five years of NAFTA and euro launch prompt mixed views
A Dallas Morning News survey notes NAFTA has matured since its controversial birth and is broadly beneficial, despite opponents fearing job loss and sovereignty limits. Albuquerque Journal praises the euro launch as a historic step with potential political union, while Le Monde and Paris urge Britain to engage. Guest editorials frame diverse European perspectives. views do not reflect Herald editors.
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Partisan impeachment talk from Clinton hearings to Senate trial
The column argues the impeachment process is wholly partisan with Henry Hyde presiding, praises Sen. Byrd as a constitutional expert, and ridicules Ford and Carter for their advice. It notes 67 votes needed for removal, predicting a party line Senate outcome and Gore as future president.
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Partisan critique marks post impeachment era and parade praise
Senator Thomas Daschle criticizes the presidents actions as deplorable and urges punishment beyond party lines, while urging voters to end professional politicians. The piece shifts to a Christmas Parade memory praising Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce efforts and thanks the participants and organizers.
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Kathy Niehoff
Ottawa
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