KanWork pilot program seeks early monitoring in Kansas
A Kansas pilot named KanWork aims to move welfare recipients to self sufficiency through education medical care transportation and job placement with 24 job applications in eight weeks. Operated in Barton Finney Sedgwick and Shawnee counties fewer than 12 months the program has helped 876 people find jobs but retention remains unknown and legislators plan to expand to seven counties while evaluating cost impact and long term welfare dependency.
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onWork
KanWork
Kansas
Barton
Finney
Sedgwick
Shawnee
SRS
Retired Congress Members Benefit From Higher Pensions
A National Taxpayers Union report shows 109 retired lawmakers, about a third drawing pensions higher than their peak Congressional salary. Roughly 54 retirees may exceed $1 million in benefits, with three already above that milestone as Congress renews pay raise discussions.
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Congress
National Taxpayers Union
Different Viewpoints Shape Impressions Of Places
A writer muses on how quick impressions color our view of cities like San Francisco and Venice. He notes President Bush’s New York visit, Garry Moore’s Venice trip, and his son Brian in Kunming China, all highlighting altered viewpoints.
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Twentynine Palms
Fort Lauderdale
Dayton
Dallas
San Diego
Ashville
Minneapolis
San Francisco
London
Fairmont Hotel
Bush
New York
Garry Moore
Venice
Brian
ABC News
Kunming
China
Rodale Center Tour Shows Organic Vision and History
A visit to the 305 acre Rodale Research Center near Kutztown reveals an emphasis on organic gardening and regenerative agriculture. Visitors explore 28 study areas from the Rodale Home Garden to an ancient fawn, learn about perennial grain herbary and intermediate wheat grass trials, and see how nature based methods may reduce soil erosion and costs. The center, part of the Rodale Institute, promotes chemical-free farming and local food markets as a future rooted in past practices.
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Kutztown
Midwest
Kansas
Rodale Research Center
Ace
Kanese
Hiutthingon
Doyed
Ottawa
Shenae
Boswon
Hutchinson
Siegfriedale
Rodale’ Press
Rodale
Institute
Regenerative Agriculture Association
Flag burning sparks fear for the American way of life
A reader from Princeton RFD voices alarm over flag burning and political extremism, claiming it endangers the nation’s soul, liberty, and future as the police and Supreme Court fail to protect or properly interpret the Constitution. The letter laments rising totalitarian threats and wonders if the U S will endure.
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America
Supreme Court
United States of America
Gary Sillett
Princeton
RFD
Flag at Iwo Jima memory and political reflection
A veteran recalls the flag rising on Iwo Jima and the relief felt at reaching the summit. He critiques political rhetoric, argues the flag should symbolize justice and peace, and questions calls for endless wars while noting Supreme Court dissent.
Ottawa Herald Classified Rates Fragment
Daily newspaper notice lists postage and mailing rates for subscriptions. Rates shown include month and longer terms with prices per period and mailing options to Ottawa Kansas and adjacent counties.
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Ottawa
Kansas
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Ly’ Moved
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