Sunshine bidding law urges open contracts for professional services
The July 1 effective sunshine act requires state agency contracts with professional consultants to be bid. It covers engineering, architectural firms, attorneys, and accountants, with bids intended to secure best value and curb conflicts of interest while stressing experience, proximity, warranties, and references. Local governments are encouraged to adopt similar practices.
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Carla Stovall
Entz and Chanay
Old Boy Network
XYZ
Reader Forum praises Christianity against anti Christian diatribes
Elbert Swank of Williamsburg argues that anti Christian writings misjudge Christianity’s impact on society. He notes decades of worship attendance, cites personal experience, and questions claims that most prisoners or church weddings reflect Christian belief. He likens such views to Stalin and Hitler and urges a nuanced view.
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John Walburn
The
Herald
Joseph Stalin
Adolph Hitler
Walburn
Hand
Ann Landers
Elbert Swank
Williamsburg
Reader Forum accepts signed letters to The Ottawa Herald
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must be under 500 words and may be edited for space
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Ottawa Herald
Cedar
Ottawa
Ottawaherald
Addresses for U S political offices and contact info
A list of names and mailing addresses for national and state government officials, including the White House and congressional offices in Washington, Topeka, and state capitol locations. Telephone numbers and websites are provided for most entries.
Remembering George Wallace and the rise of modern conservative politics
A PBS documentary chronicles George C. Wallace’s career from Alabama liberal judge to segregationist governor and third party presidential candidate. It links his rhetoric to later GOP figures, notes Nixon’s fear and IRS probes, and ends with a skeptical verdict on his legacy.
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Public Broadcasting System
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Alabama
Massachusetts
Ross Barnett
Mississippi
Orville Faubus
Arkansas
House of Representatives
United States
Curtis LeMay
Air Force
LeMay
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Internal Revenue Service
IRA
Congress
Dick Armey
Tom DeLay
Don Nichols
Bob Barr
Trent Lott
Ronald Reagan
Ross Perot
Jesse Ventura
Pat Buchanan
The War Against Boys and the Save the Males Concept
A columnist argues that the push for gender equality has swung too far. It cites Christina Hoff Sommers and her book to claim studies supporting female advantage are flawed while boys face neglect and blame. The piece warns against societal bias harming boys and stresses balanced progress.
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Columbine Et al
Christina Hoff Sommers
Sommers
Harvard
Ottawa Herald
University of Michigan
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White House
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Whitehouse
U.S
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Hart Senate
Pat
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Topeka
Wpa
Robert Tyron
Seal
Bill Feuerborn
Harris Group
Keanny Sharp
S. Cedar
Tern Rob
Rollahad
Cader
Pwindical Claas
Simaster
Chanigas
Oma
Mahy Adliser
Okawoherald
Johnny Tubbs
Jbbs
Otayaherald
Wayne Snow
George Wallace
Donald
KAUL
Tribune Media Services
America
S. Coda
Zaoamioeen
Kathleen
Parker
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