Graves backings and veto define Kansas moderate record
In Topeka, ITAL Graves delivers a steady, principled term as he vetoed a restrictive abortion bill that would not significantly alter access, insisting abortion remains legal in the United States. He also supported the 35 mill property tax levy for public education, resisting calls for swift tax cuts, and has pursued a moderate, straightforward agenda since his 1994 election.
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Kansas
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Bill Graves
It’s Your Quarter: Library renovations questioned in Ottawa
An Ottawa reader asks why the present library is being fixed up for ADA compliance if a move to First Street is planned. The editor notes the current building’s accessibility work and invites more community input via It’s Your Quarter, including a 242-4700 call-in slot with time restrictions.
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Lambert Elementary School
East Stroudsburg
Complain To Government Representatives Contact Details
A list of contact addresses and phone numbers for President Clinton Senators Dole and Kassebaum Representative Brownback and Gov Graves. Includes White House address 1600 Pennsylvania Ave and Topeka state office. Provides telephone and fax or email options and web links.
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Bob Dole
Hart
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Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Fox
Sam Brownback
Longworth
House
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Brownbak
House.gov
Brownback
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Letters defend middle school bond and taxes
DOUG and SUE FARRELL urge residents to support a new middle school, arguing taxes are high but education safety and modern facilities justify the bond. They criticize excessive local spending, call for civic engagement, and urge the community to prioritize children over short term savings.
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Doug and
Sue Farrell
Quarter column readers urge keeping its Your Quarter feature
A letter to The Ottawa Herald requests retaining the It’s Your Quarter column. The writer says it gives the public a voice on community issues, offers accountability for elected officials, and even sparks ideas to solve local problems.
Your Quarter column rules for letters and calls
The speaker explains that the column has given voice to many but urges that anyone wishing to publish an opinion reveal their name address and phone number. He suggests applying the same rules to both letters and phone calls to ensure accountability.
Leave Russia's problems there Leave Russia's problems there
Charley Reese argues that Russia’s leadership remains largely the same old Communists in new terms and that election outcomes will not mirror past Stalinism. He urges focus on U.S. governance rather than Moscow’s leadership, noting inflation and weak economies shape voters.
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King Features Syndicate
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Russia
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