Water security concerns prompt Ottawa vigilance
Ottawa faces rising water demand and pollution fears despite a 30 year record of compliance. The city relies on Marais des Cygnes basin surface water with Pomona and Melvern reservoirs, while a consortium seeks alternative sources. Rural taps could be affected as usage grows, underscoring need for conservation and pollution prevention.
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City of Ottawa
EPA
Ottawa
Marais Des Cygnes
Pomona
Melvern
City
Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Environmental Protection Agency
Renter laments housing bias against families in Ottawa area
A reader voice objects to landlords denying rentals to families, sharing efforts to maintain homes and pay on time. The letter describes economic struggle to find affordable, decent housing, noting repeated rejections due to having an 11-year-old son and the impact on single parents striving to improve their lives.
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Ottawa
Tve
How to skirt new lobbyist law explained
Martin Hawver explains how the lobbying reform law sets reporting thresholds and how lobbyists can structure spending across multiple clients to avoid naming legislators. The piece critiques the ethics rules, noting the preference for secrecy and the loopholes that let lobbyists spend up to limits without identifying individuals.
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Topeka
Johnson County
Johnson City
Statehouse
House
Governmental Ethics Commission
Martin Hawver
Hawver
Capitol Report
Hawvernews.com
Outrage over Iran policy ties to Samadi case
The author denounces the Clinton administration for allegedly trading Mahnaz Samadi, an Iranian asylum seeker and activist, to Iran. It highlights her torture history, alleged political victimization, and claims of a back-room deal with Iran. The piece condemns deportation and calls it murder, urging action from lawmakers.
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Clinton
Iran
Mahnaz Samadi
Immigration and Naturalization Service
U.S
United States
Samadi
Iranian Kurdistan
Iraq
National Liberation Army
Congress
U.S. Senate
Britain
Italy
Belgium
NLA
Ms. Samadi
Buffalo
N.Y
Alabama
Arlington
INS
Elian Gonzalez
Cuba
Castro
Robert Torricelli
D-N.j
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Reene
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Walter Rubel
Otowsharaidcon
Vernon J. Brown
Kathy Miler
Monakumnille
Johnny Tubbs
stubbsPosawaherald.com
Weoyne Snow
Odowaherald.com
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Buu
Arng Tien
Kansas Supreme Court
Charley
Reese
King Features Syndicate
Intercon
S. Cedi
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