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The phrase argues for transparency in government, asserting that decisions revealing information harmless to the public should not be shrouded in secrecy. It frames openness as essential to accountable governance and public trust.
Editorial Go Teams to State Competitions
A rally cap alert as area high schools send athletes to state events in Manhattan Salina and Wichita Friday and Saturday. Ottawa Central Heights Wellsville West Franklin and Anderson County high schools combine for 13 girls and five boys qualifying in track and field and golf medals by Clinton Moore Ottawa and Bryce Fritz. The piece urges community support for the young athletes in a great year.
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West Franklin
Anderson County
Clinton Moore
Bryce Fritz
Political contact directory for Kansas officials and national lawmakers
A listing of contact details for federal and statewide Kansas representatives including President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen Pat Roberts, U.S. Sen Sam Brownback, U.S. Rep Lynn Jenkins, Gov. Mark Parkinson, state senators Pat Apple and Derek Schmidt, and state representatives Tony Brown Bill Feuerborn Willie Prescott Bill Otto. Includes office addresses phone numbers and web forms.
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Barack Obama
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Senate
Roberts
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Lynn Jenkins
Cannon House
Fox
Mark Parkinson
State Capitol
10Th Ave
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Topeka
Governor
Kansas State Capitol
Schmidt
State
Tony Brown
Tony.brown
House
Edu
Bill Feuerborn
Feuerborn
Willie Prescott
Willie.prescott
Bill Otto
Otto
Parental rights update sparks debate on modern families
In a provocative op ed, Martha Randolph Carr argues that modern science and technology force new boundaries on family rules. She cites a 66-year-old British woman eight months pregnant and a 70-year-old in India having a child, plus the Colleen Hauser case, to illustrate risks of bypassing traditional medical care and parental oversight. She advocates community action and awareness through the 2009 America Challenge and promotes a self-help book and online resources.
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Elizabeth Adeney
India
Colleen Hauser
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Hauser
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Conservatives and liberals still can’t agree on much
The letter argues the 2008 vote reflected a referendum on George Bush policy. It notes fiscal conservatives stayed home due to perceived GOP spending, religious conservatives’ mixed support for McCain, and independents plus self-identified Democrats who felt embedded in their stance.
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Readers' Forum Letter Critiques Obama Vote and Ideology
The author condemns support for Obama as driven by charisma over substance, contrasts McCain and Palin favorably, and probes why voters claim conservative ideals yet elect liberal candidates. The letter questions political understanding and cites polls on conservatism while urging clarity in ideological labels. Gary D. Hart, Wellsville.
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Democratic Party
Gary D. Hart
Wellsville
Readers Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Instructions for submitting letters to the Ottawa Herald Readers Forum. Letters must be 250 words or less and include name address and daytime phone. Only one letter per month allowed. Form letters poems complaints and testimonials not printed. Mailing address 104 S Cedar FAX 785 242 9420.
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