Editorial calls for bold tobacco reform in Congress
The editorial warns that tobacco legislation faces delays and damaging amendments in Congress. Sen. John McCain seeks to force a vote next week to pass a bill regulating nicotine, taxing tobacco, and licensing FDA oversight, while opponents push amendments that could kill the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
John McCain
R-Ariz
McCain
Tobacco Companies
Food and Drug Administration
Senate
Trent Lott
Coalition
Government contacts for citizen inquiries to officials
A list of government contact points includes President Bill Clinton at The White House in Washington DC, Sen Pat Roberts in DC and Topeka, Sen Sam Brownback in DC with state offices, Rep Jim Ryun in DC and Topeka, and Gov Bill Groves at the State Capitol Topeka. It provides addresses, phone numbers, and some faxes.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
Yathinka
U.S
Pat. Roberts
Dirksen
Topeka
Frank Carlson
E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
S. Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Suite
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Commencement Thoughts On Education And Self Growth
David S. Awbrey argues that college degrees raise lifetime earnings but warns grads they must continue learning. He urges Kansas graduates to stay connected to their state, reflect, and seek meaning beyond diplomas amid rapid change across professions. He notes education never ends and emphasizes personal growth and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Robert Hemenway
Kansas
Regents
U.S
Charles Seashore
Earth
David S. Awbrey
Kansas Press Association
Viagra, Infidelity and a 70-Year-Old Casanova
Kathleen Parker analyzes a sensational tale in which a 70-year-old man uses Viagra to resume a sexual life, abandoning his wife of four years. The claimant, Roberta Burke, sues for 2 million dollars plus assets, while experts note Viagra can fuel infidelity and alter marriage dynamics.
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Roberta Burke
Garden City
N.Y
Burke
Sayonara
Frank
Sonny
Bernardo
Bobbi
Nations Bank
Lee
Roy
Hill and Dale
He-man
Dominic Barbara
Dameena Renshaw
Loyola University
Viagraman
Sharon Stone
Hilton Head
S.C
Saks
Bernardos
Public Education Reform Demands Stronger Accountability
Reader argues the public schools fail to prepare students for the global economy and calls for higher expectations, extended instructional time, accountability for teachers and administrators, increased pay for competent teachers, and a shift toward academic performance over athletics. The piece blames the people for drift and urges collective action to steer education toward excellence.
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United States
Readers Forum Submissions Details
Opinion submissions welcomed in the Reader Forum must be hand signed and include the author’s address and telephone number. Submissions should not exceed 500 words.
High Noon in School Disarm Now urged by guest editors
The piece notes a 15 year old killed parents and two students in Oregon wounding 22, calling for disarmament and criticizing weapon trades and violent media. It argues TV violence and online bomb instructions influence youths and urges action despite broad editorial voices.
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Bild
Germany
Oregon
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