Beach sand pumping plan faces waste concerns along coast
A New Jersey beach restoration project costs 200 million for 33 miles with potential 1.5 billion in 50 years. Proposals would pump sand from the seabed to beaches from New York to Florida, drawing criticism from taxpayers and environmental groups who call it unnatural and costly.
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Reader Forum letters sought at The Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to submit signed letters with author address and telephone. Mail submissions to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must not exceed 500 words.
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Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Nerds gain federal ground in same sex harassment ruling
The Supreme Court in a unanimous decision written by Justice Scalia expands protections against harassment to individuals regardless of gender or sexual orientation. The ruling centers on Oncale v Sundowner Offshore Services, holding that harassing conduct, not intent, can constitute sex discrimination when it creates a hostile work environment.
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High Court
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Sundowner Offshore Services
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Congress pledges to stick to spending caps in deficit debate
Reader Forum argues Congress and the president broke last year's budget caps by proposing a 1999 budget that would raise spending by about 120 billion over five years, increasing the deficit while claiming to protect, and then expanding, the family budget.
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Government contact list for Kansas officials and offices
A compiled directory of contact details for federal and state officials in Kansas. Includes U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryun, Governor Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, and state representatives and senators with office addresses and phone numbers.
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Hob
Washington
D.C
Fox
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Judicial Center
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Southwest 9Th
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Statehouse
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Cussedness in America and Clinton’s Poll Approval
Jacquelyn Mitchard argues that American contrariness and a stubborn sense of fair play shape public opinion on President Clinton. She cites 57 percent favorable views, explores motives from economy to gossip, and defends a nation of bipartisan curmudgeons who resist kicking the downed. Readers are invited to respond.
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