Expiration dates on meat face scrutiny in nationwide probe
A newspaper investigation finds Kansas and 49 other states lack laws on meat package expiration dates, with some markets altering dates. The USDA admits weak enforcement, leaving consumers to rely on market reputation and shopper vigilance. Officials urge clear labeling or removal of dates.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Kansas Health Department
Wyandotte County
USDA
Guest Editorials Offer Readers Varied Opinions
Guest editorials present diverse viewpoints for readers to consider. Views reflect individual contributors and may not represent The Herald's official stance.
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Herald
Government contact list for federal and state offices
A compiled roster of top officials and offices with mailing addresses and phone numbers. Includes President Bill Clinton The White House Washington DC Sen Pat Roberts Topeka and Washington offices Sen Sam Brownback Rep Jim Ryun Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and state contacts in Topeka Overland Park and Topeka addresses and numbers.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hort
Senate
Washington
D.C
S. Kansas Ave
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Flinn memoir sparks debate on Air Force culture and gender
Thomas X. Powers critiques the Kelly Flinn affair and Minot AFB culture, arguing that entrenched macho norms and perceived moral hypocrisy harm women in the service. He cites Flinn's memoir Proud To Be and references to sexual misconduct, military politics, and calls for accountability within the Air Force.
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Aaron Sorkin
Col. Jessup
Cain
Abel
USAF
Kelly Flinn
Francis Ford Coppola
Flinn
Kelly
Empire Building
Morant
Air Force
Air Force Academy
Minot Afb
Minot
Coppola
Brando
Kurtz
Air Force Base
N.D
D.C
Clinton
Deborah MacDonald
JAG
Tom Cruise
Thomas X. Powers
Billings, Mont
Zoning Debate in Peoria Township Draws Voter Critique
A reader voices opposition to Peoria Township zoning amid Planning Commission actions, arguing that majority sentiment favors no zoning. The letter laments perceived government overreach, warns of loss of rights, and questions landfill interests and school reuse.
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Briles Community Center
Planning Commission and Zoning Appeals Board
Peoria Township
Planning Commission
Planning and Zoning Board
Plan Commission and Zoning Board
County Commission
Election '98 Revolt and How to Vote for Change
A sharp op ed urges peaceful revolt in 1998 through elections. It criticizes establishment control of nominees and campaign lies, calls for evaluating candidates by records and funding, and urges readers to read history and get a library card to become informed revolutionaries.
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U.S. House
U.S. Senate
Jimmy Carter
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Rockefeller
Jerry Ford
Henry Kissinger
Bill Clinton
George Bush
Congress
Baloney
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