Kansas hog regulation scene tests Sunflower Park plan
The piece describes Kansas lawmakers enacting environmental rules for hog farms and the debate over Sunflower Park Inc.’s 9,600 head feeder pig operation near Westphalia, with opposition from Anderson and Coffey counties. It notes differences from Oklahoma rules and questions effectiveness for future hog farming in eastern Kansas.
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Kansas
Murphy Farms
Seaboard
Anderson and Coffey
Sunflower Park Inc
Anderson-Coffey
Westphalia
Sunflower
Coffey County
Waverly
Anderson
Franklin
Oklahoma
John D. Montgomer
The Money and Kansas Politics in a Gutsy Column
Kansas political columnist David S. Awbrey laments the influence of The Money in state races as Bill Graves faces David Miller and Democrat Fred Phelps for governor. Sawyer sacrifices his career to block Miller and keep big money allies in power, while social conservatives threaten to pull support.
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Flov
Bill Graves
Tom Sawyer
David Miller
Fred Phelps
Sawyer
Miller
Graves
Phelps
House
Kansas
Democratic Party
Rex Harrington
Sedgwick County Republican Party
Sam Brownback
Tom
David S. Awbrey
Kansas Press Association
Tobacco control effort stalls as Big Tobacco spends heavily
A reader notes the McCain tobacco bill failed in the Senate amid a $50 to $100 million ad campaign by Big Tobacco. The piece cites lawsuits and settlements in Florida, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Texas, plus a Kansas coalition pressing for youth tobacco prevention and urging constituents to lobby for strong anti tobacco legislation. Judy Keller of the American Lung Association of Kansas voices alarm and calls for action.
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Senate
McCain
Big Tobacco
Clinton
Florida
Minnesota
Mississippi
Texas
Kansas
Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition
Judy Keller
American Lung Association of Kansas
Government Contacts for Public Inquiries and Representatives
A list of contact details for major U S government officials and offices. Includes President Bill Clinton White House address and phone line, U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Jim Ryun with Topeka and Washington DC offices, state Governor Bill Graves in Topeka, and Topeka and Overland Park offices with phone numbers and addresses.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C
Witttants
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Topeka
Frank Carlson
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Washington
D.C
Kontos Ave
W. 95Th
Overland Park
U.S. Rap
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Fox
Ryun
Quincy
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Congress votes to abolish tax code and kills tobacco bill
The column critiques Congress for voting to abolish the tax code by 2003 and for defeating the tobacco bill despite warnings of harm. It argues the actions reveal GOP flaws, cites Sen. John McCain defending the tobacco bill, and notes Democratic praise from the Senate floor finale.
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Ongress
U.S. House of Representatives
Congress
John McCain
Arizona
America
Republican Party
Senate
United States
Don Kaul
Otcoffee
Aol.com
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Donald
KAUL
Tribune Media Services
Doonesbury
Mallard Fillmore
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