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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2017
Page
4
Guest editorial reflects on Andersen's 1837 tale about two weavers who claim a suit is invisible to the unfit. The emperor parades unseen clothes until a child declares he has none. The piece links the story to modern courage against collective denial and notes editorials express readers' views, not the paper's.
A compiled roster provides office addresses phone numbers and email links for national and state representatives including President Trump lawmakers Lynn Jenkins Pat Roberts Jerry Moran Sam Brownback Derek Schmidt Blaine Finch Kevin Jones Caryn Tyson and the Kansas Governor as listed for official outreach and correspondence.
DCF responds to misinformation about foster care audits and system funding. Officials note an audit finding was not cited, clarify placement delays due to-hour arrivals and child histories, and defend ongoing state funding, pay raises for social workers, and recruitment efforts.
The Ottawa Herald Reader Forum letter defends the Kansas Department for Children and Families, refutes claims of reduced mental health funding, notes federal reviews, and praises staff dedication while acknowledging public criticism. The writer emphasizes collaboration benefits and the agency’s ongoing work to protect children and support families.
A Kansas reader criticizes repeated use of income tax terms for married couples, urging correct use of taxable income and noting examples from state tax worksheets. The misspeak cited occurred at a legislative breakfast in Paola and appeared in multiple papers including the Kansas City Star and Topeka Capital Journal, prompting calls for accurate reporting.
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