Kansas seat belt laws urged after low 61 percent usage
Editorial urges Kansas to strengthen seat belt laws citing 61 percent usage as among the nation’s worst. Warns of 11 million potential gains from strong enforcement and possible higher fines while noting current law limits officers to ticketing only when a separate violation occurs. Readers invited to vote and comment.
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Writing Contacts for U S Leaders and Senators
The text lists contact addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush White House Washington D C 20500 and for U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback in Washington D C 20510, with web links. It appears as a factual directory style snippet.
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Brighter Students, Tougher Educational Challenge Today
A Wellsville superintendent argues modern students show higher IQs and more gifted potential, while educators face scrutiny and accountability. He notes SAT trends reflecting broader access and challenges, asserts U.S. schools lead in research, and calls for high expectations and rigorous curricula to instill moral values and skills for the future.
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New Mexico Moves Toward Clean Money Elections
New Mexico's PRC will allow clean money funding for campaigns starting 2006 after Gov. Bill Richardson signed the Voter Action Act. The law requires large $5 donor quotas, raises regulatory fees to cover costs, and aims to reduce industry influence on commissioners. Supporters say it marks a historic shift toward reform across the state, with endorsement from all PRC members.
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