Stealth campaign ads spur debate on disclosure rules in Topeka
In Kansas, lawmakers clash over whether ads that attack opponents without naming candidates should be disclosed as campaign spending. Gov Graves seeks $2500 thresholds. Senate Dems push $1000. Free speech vs. disclosure dominates discussion as third party efforts blur lines. John D. Monntgomery
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Kansas
Topeka
Bill Graves
State Ethics Commission
Senate Democrats
Sheriff McDougall praised for speaking truth to political correctness
Public letter from Lee County Florida Sheriff John J. McDougall defends pro life stance against abortion while supporting protesters rights. The missive calls out political correctness and urges honesty in public service. Charley Reese praises the sheriff and cites his moral stance.
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John J. McDougall
Lee County
Fla
America
McDougall
Sheriff McDougall
United States Supreme Court
Clinton outlines winning Democratic agenda in Kansas
President Clinton in a State of the Union address pledges a Democratic plan for Kansas working families. He cites a balanced budget, jobs growth, lower unemployment, and historic investments in education and health care, highlighting progress over five years. Dennis Langley comments on the party’s new ideas.
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Clinton
Kansas
American PLC
Democratic Party
Dennis Langley
Reader Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should be no longer than 500 words.
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Government Contacts for Kansas Officials and Offices
A listing of contact details for federal and state representatives and officials in Kansas including addresses in Washington and Topeka, phone numbers, and offices for President Clinton, Sen. Roberts, Sen. Brownback, Rep. Ryun, Gov. Graves, Attorney General Stovall, and Insurance Commissioner Sebelius.
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White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
ULS
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Cortson
Federal
S.E. Quincy
U.S
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon
Hob
Washington
D.C
Ryun
Quincy
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Monica Lewinsky scandal dominates Washington discourse
In Washington the Monica Lewinsky affair overwhelms talk and media, drawing mobs and cameras while people discuss what the president did. International reactions range from disbelief to humor as Clinton faces scrutiny, with critics warning about overreach in political prosecutions.
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Cuba
Pope John II
Fidel Castro
Castro
Clinton-Lewinsky
Middle East
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Politiken
Sheikh Ahmad Yassin
Hamas
London Express
Bill
Hillary
Clinton
Special Prosecutor
Nixon
Richard Nixon
Don Kaul
Otcoffee
Aol
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Suite 1400
Chicago
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