Ottawa Sends All Five City Commissioners to National Conference
The Ottawa city commission travels five members annually to the National League of Cities Legislative Conference in Washington. Last week’s trip cost about 5500 dollars excluding meals and incidentals. The conference provides workshops, peer discussions, and lobbying opportunities with lawmakers. Some suggest rotating attendees to reduce costs while preserving benefits.
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Ottawa
National League of Cities Legislative Conference
Washington
D.C
Sam Brownback
Kansas
Blame U.S. for Colombia arms trade demand discussed
John Marshall argues the Clinton era suit over Colombia is ironic. He says the U.S. creates demand for arms and drugs through free market choices. He notes global buyers, including Syrians and Israelis, drive weapons sales and mining profits, rendering sanctions ineffective.
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Saudi Arabia
China
Mexia
Centraky Ie
Colombia
North Carolina
John Marshall
Harris News Service
Population growth critique to curb immigration
Charley Reese argues the United States faces a population crisis with rising numbers since 1650 and calls for cutting immigration. He cites Cohen on global health and resource gaps, rejects technology as a solution, and warns immigration limits to preserve culture and national identity.
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Egypt
Illinois
Alabama
United States
Planned Parenthood
Reader Forum praises Franklin emergency response and Ottawa hospital care
Donna Bristow of Des Moines writes praising 911 responders Lori Leach Franklin County Sheriff and ambulance crews for helping her ill husband. She credits Ransom Memorial Hospital ER and ICU staff Dr Ken Thompson Dr Seto for thorough compassionate care. She notes gratitude for Ottawa Kan community and nearby towns and hopes the article shows appreciation.
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Lori Leach
Franklin County
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ken Thompson
Seto
Des Moines
Iowa
Ottawa
Rantoul
Wellsville
Kan
Donna Bristow
Town
Charles and
Marion Doudna
Government Contacts For Constituents Inquiries And How To Reach
A reference list shows contact details for U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Stownback and U S Representative Jim Ryun. It includes office addresses in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas, and telephone and fax numbers for each office.
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U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington
D.C
Fox
Sam Stownback
Hart
Senate
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Jim Ryun
Cannan
Hob
Washington, D.C
Ryun
Scalia debate attacked as biased AP piece, readers urged to seek clarity
A letter disputes an Associated Press article by Laurie Asseo on Justice Antonin Scalia, accusing the piece of partisan slant and naming scholars with left wing views. The writer defends Scalia and asserts journalism integrity while criticizing coverage as propaganda. The letter shifts to tax reform arguing for a pure income tax and broader reform to eliminate property based levies, urging readers to contact representatives.
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U.S
U.S. Supreme Court
Antonin Scalia
Associated Press
Laurie Asseo
The
Herald
Ms. Asseo
Scalia
Ronald Dworkin
Einstein
United States
Washington, D.C
Laurence Tribe
Harvard
Ms. Assep
Justice Scalia
Reader Forum Rules on Submitting Letters
Opinions of readers are welcome in the Reader Forum. All submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Long letters may be edited for space.
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Charley
Reese
King Features Syndicate
Franklin
Hunt For
Soul of A Justice
Switzerland
America
Doonesbury
Bali
Alice
Motice
Mallard Fillmore
White House
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