New Senate power shift reshapes US Congress dynamics
The Senate shifts to Democratic control after Sen. Jim Jeffords leaves the GOP, with Tom Daschle as majority leader. A tight margin and swing votes from moderates raise doubts that either party can push legislation on party lines, while concerns grow over potential further defections and partisan maneuvering.
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Senate
Jim Jeffords
Vermont
Republican Party
Tom Daschle
Trent Lott
Robert Torricelli
New Jersey
Torricelli
Justice Department
John McCain
Jeffords
McCain
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Daschle
Bush
Lott
House
Reader Forum EMS Day Highlights Franklin County Event
Franklin County Ambulance hosted Emergency Medical Services Day on May 19 at Orscheln's Town and Country as part of EMS Week. The event showcased regional providers including the Ambulance Sheriff's Department Ottawa City Fire Department Police Department Canine Drug Unit Richmond Rural Fire Department and LifeStar air ambulance from Topeka with donations funding prize drawings for attendees.
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Franklin County Ambulance
Orscheln
EMS
Sheriff’s Department
Ottawa City Fire Department
Police Department
Richmond Rural Fire Department
LifeStar Air Ambulance
Topeka
Franklin County
Pe Cooper Mamonahe Card Service
Ottawa ,Herald
Kansas State Bank
Orscheln's
Town and Country
Angie Wilper
Kansas City Royals
PraxAir
Helton’s Hallmark
the Rink
ORC
Taco Tico
Dairy Queen
Sirloin Stockade
Sand Creek Nursery
Just the Right Touch
On Cue
Sunflower Lanes
Ottawa Fire Department
Olmsted Electric
Long John Silver's
Hairport
Sandy Crawford
Island Heat
Ms. Judi’s
Ottawa
Butler Florist
G. Williker's
Trendel Lumber Co. Inc
CMI
Guy and Mae’s Tavern
Capelli Hair Salon
Blooming Florist
Budges Sport Center
Wal-Mart SuperCenter
Dave's Pest Control
Country Living
Ottawa Winnelson
Sears
Positive Impressions
GameCo
KOFO
Pepsi Cola Bottling Company
Connie Sams
Jim Lewis
Leah Thomas
Franklin County Ambulance Service
Political Contact List For Kansas Officials
A compiled roster of lawmakers and officials with addresses in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas including U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Jim Ryan, Governor El Graves, State Senators Robert Tyron Ralph Tanner, and State Representatives Ralph Tanner Bill Feverbom.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
pat_roberts
Robertssenate
Sam Brownback
Sam
el Graves
State Capitol
Topeka
State
Robert Tyron
Ralph Tanner
State of Topeka
Bush daughters should not have run story sparks editor regret
A columnist reflects on running a national story about President Bush daughters Jenna and Barbara 19 being investigated for underage drinking. He concedes the piece was an error and argues fairness and consistency in coverage, noting the daughters face the same laws as any teens.
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Herald
U.S
China
Bush
Dick Cheney
Halliburton
Cheney
The
Pers
Jenna
Barbara
Texas
Yale
Austin
Sogora Ins
State faces split stance on underground water in Kansas
Salina Journal columnist notes Kansas and Nebraska clash over groundwater and surface water interconnection in the Republican River basin. He highlights the 1943 compact sharing and asserts legal and environmental arguments hinge on whether wells are counted, urging negotiated settlement while predicting political hypocrisy if settlements erase tough groundwater rules.
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Oscar Wilde
Kansas
Nebraska
Republican River
U.S. Supreme Court
Supremes
Colorado
Environmental Protection Agency
Sierra Club
Agriculture Lobby
Mike J
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Johanns
Kansas-Nebraska
Kansas Cities
Salina
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Jim Ryan
Cannon House
Bill Feverbom
Ottawa Herald
Harris Group
S. Cedar
Ottawaherald
Siegfanbln Conan
Dowa
Claas
Walter Rubel
Moreind
Rbai
Otkewaheral
Ad Gray
Byray
Keathy Miller
Otawaherald
Ken Kistner
Kismer
Otawaherald.com
Jim Millbem
Ottawwaherald.com
Doctor Bush
Walter
George B Pyle
Inp
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