Reader Forum on Trump and Cruz as presidential choices
A reader argues Donald Trump is a wealth driven showman seeking the presidency, criticizing his opportunism and past Democratic support. The letter elevates Ted Cruz as a true conservative with unafraid clashes in Congress, urging Cruz as the genuine conservative candidate for president.
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Donald Trump
United States
Clintons
Clinton Foundation
Barack Obama
Ted Cruz
Congress
Kansas moral call on care for the vulnerable
The piece argues for government and faith based partners to provide basic, effective services to the most vulnerable in Kansas while balancing growth and taxation. It cites recent failures including five state custody deaths, Osawatomie state hospital losing Medicare certification, and funding cuts to abuse treatment programs. It appeals to religious and historical beliefs about justice.
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Menninger
Kansas
Osawatomie
Methodist Youthville
Dodge City
James Madison
Osawatomie State Hospital
Johnson
Sedgwick
Shawnee
Wyandotte
Douglas
Leavenworth
Senate
House Health Committees
Kansas Department For Aging and Disability Services
Center For Medicare
Center For Medicare and Medicaid Services
State Aging Agency
State Department
Department On Aging
Joint Committee
Letters to the Editor Reader Forum overview
Letters to the editor express the authors opinions and research, identified by names at the end of each letter, and many respond in the Reader Forum to allow robust public debate or to disagree with stated facts.
Osawatomie Hospital funding fight prompts reform push
Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson detailsOsawatomie State Hospital funding losses since CMS inspections in 2015. She notes bed reductions, delayed recertification plans, and proposed privateation fears while urging budget reform and continued mental health support across counties.
Political contacts for Kansas legislators and officials
A reader resource lists contact details for federal and state representatives and senators in Kansas including Senator Pat Roberts Congressman Lynn Jenkins Senator Jerry Moran Governor Sam Brownback Attorney General Derek Schmidt and State Legislators Blaine Finch Kevin Jones and Caryn Tyson with office addresses phone numbers and official emails for outreach and civic correspondence.
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Osawatomie Hospital
Medicaid Services
Aging Agency
House
Department
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Capitol
Department of Administration
Energy Service Center
Agriculture Oversight
Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Committee
Caryn Tyson
Parker
Franklin County
White House
Washington, D.C
Whitehouse
Lynn Jenkins
Longworth House
D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Roberts.senate.gov
Len Jerry Moran
Russell Senate
Moran
Sam Brownback
10Th Ave
Ste. 241S
Topeka
Derek Schmidt
Memorial Hall
10Th Street
Ksag.org
Blaine Finch
Kansas State Capitol
Blaine. Finch
Kevin Jones
Caryn. Tyson
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