Millionaire lawmakers in Congress rise in numbers
One fifth of U S Congress members are millionaires with 28 of 100 senators in that wealth bracket. Kansas has two millionaire senators, Nancy Kassebaum and Robert Dole, while none of its four House members reach the list. Wealth may influence campaign access and seat purchases.
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U.S. Senate
Kansas
Nancy Kassebaum
Robert Dole
U.S. House
House
Representatives
Senate
Congress
Editorial clash over Kansas insurance chief Ron Todd
Guest editorials urge a quick AG inquiry into Kansas Insurance Commissioner Ron Todd of Lawrence amid accusations of using office resources for his campaign. Opponents allege improper benefits while Todd denies it, and readers hope the attorney general’s office settles the issue swiftly.
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Herald
Kansas Insurance
Ron Todd
Lawrence
Todd
Kansas Attorney General
SAAS
Attorney General’s Office
It's Your Quarter community forum notes and concerns
A letter to the Ottawa community expresses concerns about U-turns in front of a Forest Park pool, criticizes city spending and the proposed new city hall, questions hiring practices, calls for street and junk-yard fixes, cites international gun sales curiosity, and invites readers to join the forum by phone during specified hours.
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Forest Park
Ottawa
Wal-Mart Envy and Silence Compared to CIA Secrecy
A critical column mocks government secrecy and praises Wal-Mart PR in Bentonville Arkansas. It questions official updates on expansion plans while calling Wal-Mart a powerful Pied Piper in Small Town America and noting Sam Walton heirs' vast wealth.
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Central Intelligence Agency
Bentonville
Ark
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Pentagon
Great Wall
CIA
Val-Martese
Neptune
Sam Walton
America
Sam
Forbes Magazine
Lana Oleen for Secretary of State in Kansas
Endorsing Lana Oleen for state secretary she is described as intelligent energetic and ethical with extensive legislative and committee leadership experience in Kansas including Federal and State Affairs and Children and Family issues She would oversee elections monitor charities and manage costs while applying her dedication to public service to lead the executive branch and strengthen the office of secretary of state.
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Local recycling project tribute honors countless volunteers
Many people deserve kudos as Lake Region Recycling ends day to day duties. Peg McClay started it all while Maree Brooks rallied volunteers. Rick Porter Darlene Ross RC D and city partners helped. Don McKay delivered trucks. Ottawa Sanitation provided removal transport. Sue Petersen Ann Maxwell and hospital staff proved corporate recycling works.
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Peg McClay
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Rick Porter
Darlene Ross
Charles Mavity
Ottawa
Andy Haney
Don McKay
Ottawa Sanitation
Fred Adamson
Allen Unruh
Sue Petersen
Ann Maxwell
Ransom Memorial Hospital
George and
Harold Wingert
Obituary Notes Drunk Driving Fatalities Message
An obituary mentions a friend’s death following a car truck accident but omits the cause. The text reflects anguish and urges readers to avoid drunk driving, urging responsibility and preventing similar tragedies.
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