Patriot Act renewal faces Feb 3 deadline and bargaining
The author urges Congress to resolve House Senate differences on the Patriot Act, urging simple fixes. It critiques sneak and peek searches, secret orders for records, and National Security Letters, calling for linking actions to terrorism and dropping unrelated changes while preserving civil liberties.
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Guest editorials publish reader opinions in Herald pages
Editorial note states guest pieces express readers views not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor, framing opinion diversity and space for varied perspectives in the newspaper.
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Capitol Signals and Dome Tours Highlight Kansas News This Week
State pharmacists complained to the Capitol about Medicare Part D flaws leaving elderly Medicaid transfers misclassified and busy lines at the Medicare desk. Dome tours drew 500 visitors in three days, with shirts sold at $10.95 to $12.96. Bush lecture at K-State triggered security checks and questions about concealed guns. Senate leaders discussed international issues as Derek Schmidt pursued a Simons Fellowship. House Speaker Doug Mays announced he will not seek reelection, easing legislative tension and boosting bipartisan cooperation on school finance.
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Topeka
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Julie Schloetzer
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Derek Schmidt
R-Independence
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Tony Blair
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Leicester University
England
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Don
Simons
University of Kansas
House
Doug Mays
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Kathleen Sebelius
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Declaration quotes spark debate on creation in education
A reader condemns ACLU for promoting secularism in schools and courts, arguing that references to a Creator or intelligent design are being barred from public classrooms. The letter cites Jefferson and the 1776 Declaration to frame concerns about religious mention in government and education.
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Readers Forum Letter Defends Independence and Creator Mention
A reader endorses American independence and Thomas Jefferson's reference to the creator in the Declaration. The letter criticizes globalism and “Godless” directions in education and governance, warning of power consolidation and historical dangers of totalitarian systems.
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