Editorial on NRA influence in House assault weapon vote
The House voted 239 to 173 to repeal the federal assault weapon ban, a move critics say aligns with the NRA and election politics. Supporters frame it as self defense, while opponents urge senators to uphold the ban despite NRA pressure and political money.
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Hether
House
Senate
Bob Dole
Kansas
Clinton
National Rifle Association
Upstate
New York
Gerald B.H. Solomon
Patrick Kennedy
Rhode Island
NRA
John D. Montgomery
Taxpayer relief offered through advance payment plan
Franklin County Treasurer Juanita Lucas-Zeek announces an extended payment option for property taxes and personal property taxes. The plan lets taxpayers spread payments over time with little to no December payment. Call (913) 229-3450 or visit the treasurer’s office for details and enrollment.
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Juanita Lucas-Zeek
Franklin County
New Business Thanks Ottawa Community
TRENA WILSON of R C Hobbies thanks Ottawa residents for donated time trucks and expertise aiding a move to Ottawa. She and Tom and Bertie appreciate the help and foresee a long relationship with Ottawa. Includes note on letters to the editor policy.
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Ottawa
Tom
Bertie
Trena Wilson
S. Main
Off Duty Officers Questioned In Franklin County Park Lot
Reader letters discuss law enforcement bias and accountability in Franklin County, noting off duty officers questioned in a park lot and predicting unfair treatment for known offenders. The letter also criticizes rail trails for crime fears and condemns political figures across parties with references to Reagan, Bush, Dole, and stockman.
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Franklin County
Dole Perot Buchanan clash prompts local observer note
A reader voices mixed views on Bob Dole, Ross Perot, and Patrick Buchanan, criticizing Dole for overreaching leadership while warning against Clinton support. The letter urges civic care about litter, neighborhood safety, and faith, inviting further comments to the “It’s Your Quarter” forum and providing contact details.
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Ross Perot
Patrick Buchanan
Bob Dole
Back-yard mysteries spark garden plans and wry observations
A bachelor writer muses on yard work amid rain, pondering where weeds come from, why birds and squirrels raid feeders, and how lizards eat worms. He jokes about Army training, computer-mounted-on-belly ideas, and vows to edge, weed, and plant jalapenos, peppers, onions, carrots, and tomatoes for simple meals.
Tax revolt figure Kline pushes sweeping Kansas cuts
Shawnee Republican Phill Kline, chairman of the House Tax Committee, advocates abolishing the 35 mill property tax for local schools within five years, backed by $1.5 billion in expected growth and $75 million yearly revenue sharing reallocation. Senate opposition cites risky math as Johnson County splits over the plan.
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Phill Kline
Kline
Big Business
Johnson County
Hugh
Senate
Audrey Langworthy
Prairie Village
Langworthy
Political offices listed for Kansas lawmakers and governor
The notice lists contact details for U S Senator Nancy Kassebaum and U S Representative Sam Brownback with their Washington D C offices, a Kansas state office in Topeka, and Gov Bill Graves in Topeka. It provides phone numbers, an email, and a web address for Brownback.
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U.S
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Washington, D.C
Fox
Sam Brownback
Longworth
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Brownbak
House
House.gov
Brownback
Bill Graves
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