State budget gimmicks widen gap in Kansas finances
The Washington Post reports states, including Kansas, use accounting gimmicks to balance budgets as revenue falls. May tax collections miss projections by 45 million, risking reserves. Gov Sebelius could push more gimmicks like speeding up tax collections or delaying refunds, but experts warn these shifts defer problems and pressure rises.
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Westar Energy shows how Washington works in campaign giving
The Salina Journal reports an internal Westar Energy probe found executives donated to politicians to win federal exemptions. They followed appeals from House Majority Leader Tom DeLay and others, sometimes not knowing the recipients, while politicians deny impropriety. The piece argues the donations illustrate how political influence operates in Washington.
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Kansas legislators and officials listed for contact
A compiled listing provides contact details for U S Senator Pat Roberts U S Senator Sam Brownback U S Representative Jim Ryun Governor Kathleen Sebelius and state lawmakers State Senator Robert Tyson and State Representatives Tom Holland Bill Feverborn Joe Humerickhouse and Stanley Dreher with office addresses in Topeka Kansas plus phone numbers and official websites
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Joe Humerickhouse
Humerickhouse
Stanley Dreher
Dreher
Bush Road Map Seen As Path To No Solution
In a strong critique Charley Reese argues the Bush administration’s road map to peace is flawed from the start, citing Israeli occupation, illegal settlements, and UN rulings. He accuses Washington of double standards, links U S policy to terrorism, and urges immediate Israeli withdrawal and U N resolutions enforcement. He warns Sharon uses deception to undermine the plan and calls for the president to confront the Israeli lobby to protect American security.
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Best answer to the FCC rule turn off the TV
Donald Kaul argues against media consolidation and TV by urging readers to stop watching. He cites FCC rule changes favoring Viacom Disney and other big groups, critiques First Amendment claims, and mocks supporters while urging viewers to abstain from television. He references Iraq coverage and calls for non governmental solutions to media power.
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Federal Communications Commission
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Walt Disney
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Kathleen Q. Abernathy
American Civil Liberties Union
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
National Rifle Association
Common Cause
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National Organization of Women
Trent Lott
Michael K. Powell
Colin
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Donald Kaul
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Des Moines Reeter
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