Independent counsel law needs overhaul amid partisan clash
The independen t counsel law set to expire June 30 faces renewal with calls for major changes. Janet Reno defends seven appointments in six years while critics cite bias and lack of financial accountability. The system is praised for objectivity but has been abused and insulated from standard justice.
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Congress
White House
European Union
NATO expands as Poland Hungary Czech Republic join
The Washington Post notes Friday as positive for the West with NATO adding Poland Hungary and the Czech Republic. Independence Missouri marks the formal exit from the old East West divide and the start of a broader, stable Europe opposite the old Communist bloc. A critique of the EU follows, urging reform and a new start as the European Parliament acts decisively amid a current crisis.
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Washington Post
NATO
Poland
Hungary
Czech Republic
Independence
Europe
Ottawa musician legacy recalls 30 40 years of rock and country
Doug Bennett chronicles Ottawa Kansas area music history from the 1960s to present. He lists bands such as The Jerry Dowell Band, Uncle Sam Band, The Coachmen and many local players and venues. He notes connections to Hendrix Crosby Stills Nash and the Eagles, mentions Ottawa Opry groups, studios, and ongoing performances.
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Doug Bennett
A’s Stadium
Kansas City
Jimi Hendrix
Municipal Auditorium
K.C
Bob Dylan
Dylan
the Stones
Butler
Main Street
Ottawa
Walter Butler
Beth
Bill
Trini
Ralph Ybarra
George
Gilbert Mote
Bob Marriott
Larry Hensick
Larry
The
Chevelles
Bill Douglas
George and
the Originals
Byram Brothers
Olathe
Tom Hickman
Jim Gardner
Bud McArdle
Lost Souls
Ezra
Tom Stephenson
Joe Walsh
Eagles
Stan Sheldon
Peter Frampton
Dana Bennett
Ron Hardesty
Jabber
Rick Patterson
B.J. Boucek
Jr. Gumm
Torrance Buckner
Billy Spear
Kansas
Lawrence
Dale Reese
Steve Boyer
Steve Strickland
Colorado
Sounds
Jack Sanders
Bill Coffee
Eddie Winslow
Mike Douglas
Burlington
Stan Wright
Wellsville
Chely
Dave Ludwick
Dave Wooge
Roy Burgoon
Rick McClintick
Ft. Scott
Seven Thunders
Jerry Dowell
Fowler
Dodge City
Dodge
Rob
Kim Eaton
Kyle Tomes
Berry
Wooge
Rick Kloog
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
Darren Norwood
Ko-Ko Taylor
Westport
Pitch
Bob Butler
Stilwell
Hallelujah Cowboys
C Ome
Gitawa
Teally Thadé
Gary Sheffield
Louie Edwards
Art Mooney
David Adamson
Rick Balda
Brian Dean
Dave Fleming
Carl Adams
Mr. Moten
Duane Proctor
David Pacheco
Bruce Peterson
Gene Clark
Split KDHE into separate public health and environmental agencies
The Kansas legislature debates dividing the KDHE to create one agency focused on public health and another on environmental issues. Proponents cite improved efficiency, accountability, and targeted service delivery, arguing that a split would flatten the agency and reduce bureaucratic layers.
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Topeka
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
The
KDHE
Kansas
Reader Forum submissions guide at Ottawa Herald
Opinion letters must be hand signed with author address and phone. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com Submissions capped at 500 words.
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