Bush State of the Union mirrors campaign rhetoric
The President’s public remarks blend Goldwater era echoes with emphasis on tax credits for low income families and extended unemployment benefits. Critics say no balanced budget plan and call for genuine bipartisan solutions while noting Congress resistance and political theater.
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Barry Goldwater
Bush
America
Ricochet
Congress
House
Tom Foley
Joan Finney
Kansas
Finney
Jim Hitch
Guest Opinion: Tighten Admissions Standards
The Hutchinson News reports a KU newsletter showing every group surveyed favored restricting admissions. Parents, students, alumni, faculty, and others oppose open admissions, urging higher standards and accountability in education as the Legislature debates setting education standards.
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University of Kansas
Kansas
Readers urged to sign letters with address and phone
Letters to the editor should be signed and include the writer's address. Unassigned letters will not be published. A telephone number must be enclosed to speed verification.
Franklin County reviews Finney plan impact on school funds
Commentary notes area superintendents overreacted to Gov. Finney's 45 mill tax plan. Weighting factors shift state aid, making smaller districts gain and higher mills less burdensome for Ottawa while Central Heights faces higher taxes. County overall shows a net gain as discussions continue through the 90 day session.
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Joan Finney
Finney
Franklin County
West Franklin
Ottawa
Wellsville
Central Heights
Don Duncan
Duncan
Finney and
State Education
Burlington
Wolf Creek
Bush Fails To Deliver Balanced Budget Answer
A reader criticizes President Bush for not providing a balanced budget proposal and urges both parties to cut government waste. The letter questions party distinctions in Congress and calls for reduced debt as election approaches.
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Bush
Letter disputes Kansas Humane Society federation role
Former Kansas Federation of Humane Societies president and former Kansas Companion Animal Advisory Board member says the federation misrepresents humane interests over the puppy mill issue. He notes 90 percent of Kansas humane societies oppose the federation, with only about four remaining in it, and warns of continued lax enforcement of puppy mill laws if the federation prevails.
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Kansas Federation of Humane Societies
Kansas Companion Animal Advisory Board
Animal Health Department
Humane Societies
Kansas
Federation
Humane Society
Local minister backs stance against porn in gas stations
A local minister supports Rev. Albright against magazines sold at a gas station, arguing porn is not art. He cites community standards, religious duty, and Ecclesiastes to oppose displays of sex organs in public spaces and urges local businesses to drop pornographic literature.
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Rev. Albright
Mr. Howe
Mr. Albright
Good Samaritan
Mellon Gallery
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State Federation
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