Governor Finney Faces Calls for Censure Over Nepotism and Trips
Hutchinson editor urges Kansas Legislature take action against Joan Finney amid nepotism accusations with two daughters on state payroll and staff defended trade missions abroad. Finney cites a 52 percent export rise attributed to trips to Mexico, Australia, Indonesia, China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Italy, while critics demand public disclosure of goals and details.
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Joan Finney
Hutchinson
Kansas
Finney
Mexico
Australia
Indonesia
China
Japan
Hong Kong
Italy
Department of Commerce and Housing
Community Forum Letters Spur Local Debates in Ottawa
Readers vent about over-spending by city commissioners and tax ideas like bed taxes for tourists. They urge youth sports participation, question drug enforcement pace, and seek information on a Lawrence tackle league while praising the city band and nightlife events.
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U.S
Ottawa
Lawrence
Voters Hold Key to U.S. Problems Not Politicians
The author argues term limits rely on voters selecting the best candidates. Voters should study issues, judge candidates, and elect the person addressing those issues. If individuals rely on government, the nation may fall from leadership, urging personal responsibility.
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United States
Vir
Wellsville
Mail solicitations reveal busy political fundraising network
A reader recounts receiving overwhelming mail from groups like U.S. Term Limits and We the People after a past political donation. The letters request large contributions, warn of special interests, and show how mailing lists fuel partisan campaigns, including calls for English usage laws and impeachment measures amid a broad patchwork of advocacy solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Paul Jacob
U.S. English, Inc
Kansas State
Soccer on trial how to enliven the game with dogs
A controversial columnist muses on making soccer more lively by replacing the ball with a encased dog or other extreme ideas. He cites strong viewer reactions, references World Cup viewership and American sports attitudes, and ends with a provocative call to “let the games begin” despite ethical concerns.
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Monica Svars
Argentina
Chicago
BEC
Bulls
Ms. Sears
Australia
New York
Government reps contact list for citizen inquiries
A compiled contact guide for federal and state officials including President Bill Clinton The White House Washington D C Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum and Representative Jim Slattery with their Washington D C and Topeka addresses and phone numbers Fax lines where available for comments and inquiries.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Washington, D.C
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Jim Slattery
Rayburn
Topeka
Jayhawk Tower
Jackson
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O.J. Simpson
Rand
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Miata Ts
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Arizona
Mujica
We the People
Congress
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The
Seniors Coalition
Citizens United
Clinton
Citizens
Tom Foley
Cosmospolitan Brotherhood Association
CBA
Jim Hitch
Ottawa Herald
By Mike Royko
Tribune Media Service
State Capitol
By Karl A. van Asselt
Empire State
Source
World Features Syndicate
Normandy
Cotentina
St. Lo
Caen
Cecina
Saipan
Marianas
Tipo Pale
Death Valley
Purple Heart Ridge
Penn Area
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