Zero Tolerance Call On Federal Credit Card Abuse
Respondents support a zero tolerance policy for federal employee credit card abuse as House hearings reveal pervasive misuse. Army officials show high cardholder counts, with 2.4 billion spent in FY2001 across 4.4 million transactions. Calls for supervisor preapproval, tighter oversight, and educational measures to curb spending.
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Zero tolerance policy on employees credit card abuses
A brief survey shows 80.6 percent respondents support strict credit card abuse rules for staff while 19.4 percent oppose. The sample includes 25 supporters and 6 critics, indicating broad approval for firm enforcement.
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Kansas Officials Contact Directory Amid 1990s Political Thaw
A list of U S Senators and Representatives from Kansas and state officials with office addresses in Topeka and Washington D C, including contact numbers. Names include George Bush cited as president in context, and Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback, Representative Jim Ryun, Gov Kathleen Sebelius, and several state lawmakers.
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Hailstorm Furnishes Shocks At 4-H Fashion Revue
Paul Thomas recalls a dramatic hailstorm at Elliott Hall during a 4-H fashion revue. Thick hail from penny to softball sizes smashed windows and dented cars, leaving boarded windows and damaged windshields. Insurance questions linger as repairs begin and wary residents assess the aftermath.
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Should America Send Troops to Liberia
A columnist argues against U S military intervention in Liberia noting no foreign invaders exist, criticizing constitutional authority, exit strategy, and the folly of a global humanitarian 911. The piece asserts Europe bears greater responsibility for Africa and questions President Bush’s motives and Africa policy.
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Readers of The Ottawa Herald respond to a civic forum asking for views on local issues. Submissions highlight concerns about community services and governance, with residents from Ottawa, Kansas weighing in on municipal topics and policy directions.
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