Open admissions debate in Kansas faces qualified plan
Editorial argues Kansas should keep state universities open but requires a qualifying admissions standard. It notes 25 percent of freshmen fail to reach sophomore year, costing taxpayers over 16 million annually. The proposed bill would set GPA 2.5, ACT 23, or top third class rank, with 10 percent exemptions, and potential transfer to community colleges.
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Kansas
Kansas Board of Regents
House Education Committee
State Board of Education
It’s Your Quarter Sparks Political Jabs in Ottawa
A reader vents about Washington politics and local school board plans in Ottawa. The letter blasts Clinton era scandals and GOP rhetoric while urging residents to speak up about taxation and living within means. A quirky sidelight compares Newt Gingrich to a zoo baboon named Frank to illustrate lessons from restraint.
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Chicago
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State of the Union
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Newt
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The Buying of the President examined money in politics
A critical review of Charles Lewis and the Center for Public Integrity book. It argues money governs Washington, detailing Clinton Gore fundraising, soft money, and a DNC menu of access. It cites rising lobbyists and lawyers, highlighting money’s grip on democracy and policy.
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Center For Public Integrity
Avon Books
Washington
William Clinton
al Gore
Richard Nixon
Clinton
Gore
Democratic National Committee
Lloyd Bentsen
Kansas Aims at Big Budget, Redistricted Space Fight Looms
Governors change yet fiscal goals stay steady as Kansas lawmakers face three constitutional amendments, prison fixes, more school aid and taxes while promising no tax rise. Pat Roberts resumes Senate bid amid shifting plans, and Capitol space eviction debates balloon into a sprawling, multi-committee fight with 4.2 million remodeling costs debated and no bond approval.
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A. Robert Docking
Kansas
Docking
Joan Finney
Bill Graves
Health reform bill stalls in Senate despite bipartisan support
The health insurance reform bill, praised by President Clinton in the State of the Union, remains blocked in the Senate by anonymous conservative Republican holds. Senators Kassebaum and Kennedy push for extending coverage and curbing preexisting condition barriers, while industry concerns focus on the insurance transition from group to individual policies. The stalemate hinges on unanimous consent and about 15 to 20 holdouts.
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Troy
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R-Kan
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Sen
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Dmass
Kassebaum
Kennedy
Larry Craig
Ridaho
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