Open Meetings Act scrutiny in Ottawa skatepark debate
Ottawa Herald weighs in on two city commissioners, Charles Gillette and Rocky Fleer, discussing open meetings law after a private phone call about a skate park. The piece argues such private talks threaten public trust, underscores quorum rules, and praises Gillette for the proper stance while noting potential lapses in Fleer’s recollection and conduct.
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Peace through justice in Kosovo demands war crimes trials
The text argues that peace in Kosovo requires accountability for murder rape and torture. It notes NATO and the Hague tribunal have begun investigations and cites British troops inspecting graves in Kacanik as evidence gathering. It warns that lasting peace hinges on bringing those responsible to trial.
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Slobodan Milosevic
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Hague
Kacanik
NRA Loyalists Drive House Gun Bill To Gut Senate Limits
The House moves to debate a bill that overturns the Senate gun control measures recently passed. The NRA influenced lawmakers as Rep. Henry Hyde and Rep. Bill McCollum rewrote the bill to appease objections, producing a minimal, ineffective measure.
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National Rifle Association
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Judiciary Committee
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Bill McCollum
Florida
Political tact and silent campaigns praised by Greenberg
Paul Greenberg argues that McKinley and Bush exemplify a strategy of spending without explicit message. He suggests the most effective orator may seem not to speak, praising noncommitment through the primaries as a path to securing a nomination.
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Paul Greenberg
Public must decide on wrestling risks and future
The piece reflects on Owen Hart’s death from a 50 foot fall at Kemper Arena Kansas City and questions the sport’s outrage driven appeal. It argues promoters face a safety versus spectacle dilemma as fans finance the barbaric stunts and wonders if the tragedy could curb wrestling’s grip on America.
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Kosovo War Wins Irk Republicans Sayings Remain
Don Kaul reports on Republican reactions to NATO's Kosovo victory. He notes Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rep. Mark Souder criticize the outcome while Sen. John McCain and Speaker Dennis Hastert show limited praise. The piece contrasts political divides, Libya, and Milosevic strategy with a cautionary view of Russia’s restiveness.
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Kansas tax refund fears spark debate over food sales tax
Salina columnist George Pyle reports GOP Rep. Deena Horst cites a few taxpayers worried their refunds may be credited to them by error. Department of Revenue denies unclaimed refunds. overload blamed on faster food sales tax credits. Graves argues repeal would save more for the poor, while paperwork remains a hurdle.
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Salina
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Kansas
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Topeka
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