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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1996
Page
3
Editorial urges restraint as Kansas lawmakers convene a session likely to clash with Governor Graves on taxes, spending, speed limits and gambling. It warns against politicized budgeting, notes education funding needs, and calls for level heads to guide fiscal conservatism and public services amid an election year.
AP reports a partisan split over the Haiti mission's worth as 2 billion dollars and U S involvement draw scrutiny. Clinton officials hail a triumph with no U S combat deaths, while Republicans warn that post UN troop withdrawal could unleash chaos, demanding more concrete progress and safeguards.
A columnist uses a simple apple math metaphor to critique federal spending growth. He argues budgets rise each year with no real cuts, urging readers to contact their Washington representatives to slow the growth and support fiscally responsible policy. Don Taylor notes his book and provides contact details.
A reader requests sidewalk salting while voices political dispute over a budget compromise. The writer criticizes the president and Congress, accusing Democrats of bad mouthing and lacking their own plan, and asserts there is no reason to concede. The piece ends mid-sentence.
The reader voices frustration at federal workers being furloughed amid budget battles. They urge responsibility from leaders and blame both parties for deficits and gridlock. The note references President Clinton vetoing a bill, Hillary Clinton speculation, and a former Colts player Lin Elliott. Community forum details invite callers with a timing schedule.
A reader contrasts troops enduring mud and freezing Bosnian conditions with federally employed workers in climate controlled offices. The letter argues the troops suffer for a political campaign while federal staff enjoy comfort and pay. It accuses supporters of vanity and questions continuing bureaucracy under Bill Clinton.
Readers are urged to send signed letters with the writer’s address. Unsigned submissions will not be published. Include a telephone number to speed verification.
A broadened list provides addresses and phone numbers for federal and state officials including President Bill Clinton U S Sen Bob Dole U S Sen Nancy Kassebaum U S Rep Sam Brownback Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius State Reps Bill Feuerborn Ralph Tanner and State Sen Doug Walker with Topeka offices and telephone lines for public comments and inquiries.
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