Quote of the Day on truth and suppression
Hariet Martineau, English journalist, 1837, laments the difficulty of discerning truth amid broad untruths and the suppression of truth. The remark emphasizes the pervasive spread of falsehoods and the deliberate withholding of accurate information.
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Taxing noncitizen workers sparks debate in Kansas session
State Rep. Bill Otto proposes a 3 percent withholding from noncitizen guest workers to fund bilingual education, with fines for noncompliant employers. Critics call the idea unfair and inappropriate for the special session, urging its disposal.
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Kansas lawmakers contact list in state government
A compiled roster lists key Kansas officials with office addresses in Topeka and Washington. It includes President George Bush and U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, plus representatives Jim Ryan and Tom Holland and others, with district offices and phone numbers.
Kansas Senate wraps special session with school funding bill
Senator Pat Apple reports the Kansas Senate completed a special session about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday approving a $148.4 million school finance bill including $27 million in property tax relief. The leader notes two cost studies, a constitutional amendment to limit court remedies over school closures, and emphasizes future work in the next regular session.
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Live 8 concerts raise awareness amid post attack debate
Writer notes Live 8 drew massive crowds in Philadelphia London and other cities with acts like Linkin Park Pink Floyd and U2 while critics argue a small ticket charge could have funded Africa aid. Tyler Sharp of Ottawa High School reflects on whether politics will sustain focus on poverty relief.
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