AIDS crisis demands impartial HIV advisory commission members
The piece argues AIDS kills millions yearly with 3.1 million deaths world wide last year and 15,000 in North America. It criticizes Bush appointee nominee Jerry Thacker as a zealot who calls AIDS the gay plague and homosexuality a deathstyle, urging sober, educated experts on the 35 member commission to guide policy.
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North America
America
Presidential Advisory Commission On
Jerry Thacker
Thacker
Bush
Lma
Bob Jones University
Budget dispute over ending balance in Kansas budget debate
The Wichita Eagle argues maintaining the 7.5 percent ending balance is essential while Gov. Sebelius proposal to cut it is risky. Testimony from budget director Duane Goossen warns of cash-flow delays, higher credit risk, and strained school payments. Great Bend Tribune notes ongoing fiscal woes, political partisanship, and calls for regional equity and stronger citizen input.
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Wichita Eagle
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Duane Goossen
Bill Graves
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Great Bend
Kansans
Cedar Crest
Statehouse
GOP
Kansas
Topeka
Kansan Officials and Contacts Listed in Dense State Capitol Directory
A compiled list from Topeka presents U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Representative Jim Ryun, and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius among others with office addresses in Washington D C and Topeka including phone numbers and email domains for public contact. The document also names state legislators Tom Holland Bill Faverborn Joe Humerickhouss Stanley Dreher and Tyson with their Capitol offices and web domains.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Berts
Senate
Him
Sam Brownbook
Brown
Jim Ryun
Rayburn House
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Ryun
House
Kathleen
State Capitol
Topeka
State
Len. Roburt Tyson
Tyson
Tom Holland
Holland
Bll Faverborn
Dreher
Remembering Senator Jim Allen and his influence
Dorothy Nichols recalls the late Senator Jim Allen, a respected colleague and mentor from Kansas, who died January 19. She highlights their shared years in the House, his pragmatic approach to lobbying, and his support during her family’s 1983 canoeing tragedy.
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House of Representatives
Kansas
Jim Allen
Kansas Senate
Denny Apt
Iola
Topeka
Statehouse
Denny
Jayhawk Hotel
Jim
Len
Allen
Bob Anderson
Bob
Franklin County
Joel
Ole Mary
Sheriff’s Department
Killough Construction
Corps of Engineers
Pomona
Kiefer Dam
Ottawa
Chippewa Hills
John Carlin
Sylvesters
Watts
House
Senate
Carol
Patient praises Ransom Memorial Hospital and Dr Seto
A patient recounts a Jan 14 same day surgery at Ransom Memorial Hospital that led to 24 hours in ICU and two days at Olathe Medical Center. The writer commends Dr Seto and the nursing staff for exceptional care and guidance during complications.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Olathe Medical Center
Ransom
Seto
Dr. Seto
Letter challenges bid policy in Potawatomi Township
A reader disputes John Croan’s claim about three bids for purchases over $150. The writer notes township meetings were not open until Feb 26, 2002, when they required competition pricing. Minutes show a motion to discuss expenditures before spending and to seek three estimates.
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Donna) McBrearely
Mr. Crean
McBreavely
John Croan
The
Herald
Pottawatomie Township
Carter
Hope House thanks volunteers and outlines plans for growth
Hope House thanks the community for support and highlights a busy year ahead with new programs. Leaders Janet Slifer and Nancy Mitchell will run a money management workshop, and volunteers are needed to staff the center at Third and Walnut. The center, open to families in need, partners with area agencies to avoid duplicating aid and plans to expand operations in the coming year.
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Hope House
Tiny
Janet Slifer
Nancy Mitchell
Mary Lois Yates
Third
Walnut
Cindy Thomas
Mary McClure
Jo Hall
Carol Boyer
Carolyn Newmaster
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Ottawa Herald
Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Iham Fintaweherald.com
S. Cedar
Ottawaherald.com
Satuday
Stacy Cohen
Scohen
Ottawaherald
Uncle
Rewn
Kathy Miller
Manakimiller
Ken Kiser
Kkisiner
el Gray
Bgray
Tim Milbem
Dorothy Nichols
Rye Cage
Bloom
RMH
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