Governor Graves Faces Scrutiny Over aide's Dismissal
Kansas governor Bill Graves dismissed Mitchell, his secretary of health, amid questions about management style and alleged ties to campaign donor Michael W. Ross of Salina. Ross heads N&R Land and Cattle. agency had fined his firm $10,000 for environmental violations. Graves deflected media questions, saying the matter is irrelevant to his conduct and years of public service.
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Ary Mitchell
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Bill Graves
Mitchell
Graves
Michael W. Ross
Ross
Salina
N&r Land and Cattle Enterprises
N&r
Editorial variety in guest pages at The Herald
Guest editorials present a range of opinions for readers. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor.
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Herald
Government contact list for federal and state representatives
A compiled directory of top government figures with contact details including President Bill Clinton at The White House and multiple Senators and Representatives. Also lists Kansas Governor Bill Graves and Attorney General Carla Stovall with Topeka offices and phone numbers for public inquiries.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
S. Kansas Ave
Time with family is the true measure of life
A daughter writes of a mother-in-law's cancer at 53, the sudden rush to be with family in Arizona, and the vow to cherish time with loved ones. She recalls a grandfather's lesson on wealth as friendships, warns against neglecting relationships, and notes cancer gives time to create memories before death.
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Arizona
Rene
Senate open impeachment debate shields trial from public
The Senate plans to hold Clinton impeachment deliberations behind closed doors, a relic of 19th century rules. Critics say secrecy harms democracy while supporters claim it fosters consensus. past history shows Johnson era proceedings also closed until final vote. Texas tobacco fees loom as Texas AG weighs claims on arbitration payments and attorney shares.
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San Diego Union-Tribune
Senate
Clinton
House
Andrew Johnson
Tom Harkin
D-Iown
Paul Wellstone
D-Minn
Fort Worth
Texas
Star- Telegram
John Cornyn
Texas Supreme Court
Gornya
Mississippi
Florida
Clinton State of the Union sparks partisan theater
Don Kaul offers reflections on President Clinton's State of the Union speech. He notes bipartisan audience reactions, praises for broad promises, critiques on privatizing Social Security and anti tobacco lawsuits, and questions about using surpluses and corporate stock holdings. He compares the scene to Errol Flynn and criticizes partisan rhetoric while acknowledging a strong show.
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Monica
Ronald Reagan
Flynn
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
United States
Compa
Microsoft
Tobacco Companies
Justice Department
Don Kaul
Otcoffee
Aol
Tribune Media Services, Inc
Michigan Ave
Suite 1400
Chicago
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