Docking and Finney vie for Kansas Democratic Senate nomination
In Kansas the Senate race features Joan Finney, 71, former governor with strong people skills but questioned leadership and record, against Jill Docking, 40, Wichita stock broker and heir to the Docking political dynasty. Docking campaigns on issues though lacks elected office experience, while Finney grapples with a vague record. The backdrop includes Bob Dole’s retirement signaling broader electoral stakes.
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Frahm and Brownback Seek Dole Seat in Kansas Senate
Sheila Frahm, appointed by Gov. Bill Graves to fill the late Bob Dole’s Senate seat, faces a Republican primary challenge from Rep. Sam Brownback and Wichita accountant Christina Campbell-Cline. Frahm, 51, touts Kansas roots and a moderate record while Brownback pushes deeper federal cuts and ethics reform.
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Potluck Party Pooper Declares Dinner Dreadful
A narrator critiques potluck dinners highlighting mystery foods and unlabeled dishes. They demand labeled ingredients and cook names to avoid leftovers and unsafe kitchens, condemning greedy diners and outdoor health risks while preferring simple canned drinks.
Athletes salaries and the NBA market in the 1990s
Editors examine the widening gap between earnings and the minimum wage as Congress debates raises. The NBA stars command huge contracts like Michael Jordan’s 25 million for one year and Shaquille O Neal’s 123 million for seven years, highlighting sports as business and marketing. Saddam Hussein’s family tensions surface as relatives are detained or exiled, revealing Iraq’s feudal power structure and potential succession worries.
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Dole push on education vouchers sparks state and local finance clash
The article critiques Senator Dole for proposing federal school vouchers amid Kansas debates. It notes Michigan and Wisconsin speeches outline a $5 billion program offering about 1500 per child, while Kansas shows little current federal involvement. It contrasts Rep. Kay O Connor’s persistent voucher efforts with Dole’s inexperience, warning that school finance is complex and locally driven.
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