Outrage over Tobacco Fight Legal Fees in Kansas
Kansas legislators vow to probe a near 200 million fee for Entz and Chanay tied to the state tobacco suit. They flag potential conflicts from Carla Stovall's past with the firm, question time records, and push for competitive bidding and a possible tax on the fee.
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Florist group protests Ottawa Middle School Valentine ban
In January readers report Ottawa Middle School blocked Valentine deliveries February 11 to 15. Florists say district policy denies the ban but a school official cited handling. Parents, PTOs, and local shops urge reconsideration, noting prior community donations and ongoing support for schools beyond Ottawa.
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Reader Forum submissions urged to be hand signed
Readers are invited to share opinions in the Reader Forum. Submissions must include the author’s signature address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email. Submissions should be no
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Political Contacts For Federal And State Officials Listed
A compilation of addresses and phone numbers for President Bill Clinton U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback and U S Representative Jim Ryan plus Kansas State officials including Governor Bill Graves State Senator Robert Tyson and State Representatives Ralph Tanner and Bill Feyerborn with their respective offices in Washington D C Topeka and state capitol locations.
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Nuclear modernization and hidden Russian facilities noted
The piece argues Russia continues a broad nuclear modernization program including mobile ICBMs, new subs, and a deep underground command center at Yamantau Mountain, with 20,000 to 30,000 workers. It condemns U S policy under Clinton, cites unratified START II, and warns of security risks and alleged misreporting. It claims American voters should be wary of national security implications and political rhetoric.
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GOP targets waste fraud and abuse in election bid
The GOP plans a campaign rallying against waste fraud and abuse as a tool to bolster tax cuts amid surpluses. Kasich cites $19 billion in waste, mainly Medicare and food stamps, while Democrats caution against overstatement and warn of election-year rhetoric.
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