Kansas Senate Bill Would Nudge Vacancy Filling
Kansas GOP advances SB 152 to require party nomination for vacant U S Senate seats, with a statewide election. Democrats fear shift in balance. Republicans cite voter input. Editorial urges derailing in the House or veto override to avoid partisan meddling.
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Topeka
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House of Representatives
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Kansas
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Dennis Pyle
Hiawatha
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Bill Graves
Laura Kelly
D-Topeka
Ottawa Herald Editorial Vision Promotes Free Press Values
The Ottawa Herald states its Reader Forum supports open discussion on local issues. It commits to honoring individual rights and protecting free press and free speech while editorials aim to educate and persuade residents toward progressive action.
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Readers' Forum letters encourage public debate in The Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald publishes Letters to the Editor with writers named at the end, inviting readers to respond in the Readers' Forum to disagree with opinions or challenge stated facts, ensuring accountability for published views.
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Two Ottawa Teens Seek Local School and City Posts
Sara Hamm, Ottawa High School senior, filed to run for city commissioner after active Youth in Government involvement and influence from teachers. Jamie Berr, 2006 OHS grad, runs for USD 290 school board while apprenticing for county clerk and balancing college, work, and community service.
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Ottawa
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Youth Action Council
Candie Campbell
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OHS
Jamie
Shari Perry
Franklin County
Neosho County Community College
Poncho’s
Wal-Mart
Crichton Challenging The Climate Change Consensus
Charley Reese profiles author Michael Crichton, praising his intellect and questioning mainstream views on global warming. He notes Crichton’s skeptical stance on computer modeling, the politicization of science, and the commercialization of university research, urging readers to visit Crichton’s site for his speeches. Reese critiques hype in American discourse and contrasts data with consensus.
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Com
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