Old-time politics and the single mother debate
Editorial argues that national views cannot be painted with broad strokes and highlights biases around single mothers. It notes shifting single parent figures, gender biases, and VP Quayle's political strategy, urging awareness of diverse experiences shaping opinions.
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Dan Quayle
Murphy Brown
Quayle
Jim Hitch
Kansas editors urge suit against school finance plan
Garden City Telegram editors argue for a lawsuit challenging Kansas new school finance law, citing lack of uniform property assessment and potential unconstitutionality. Topeka Capital Journal notes judge Terry Bullock’s hands off approach and focus on kids, praising his role in guiding solutions outside court.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Garden City Telegram
Topeka Capital Journal
Bullock
Terry
Letters to the Editor Guidance for Signatures and Verifications
Instructions urge readers to sign letters with full address and provide a telephone number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published, and including a contact number helps authenticate submissions. The note emphasizes verification and accountability in public correspondence.
Nichols penny pins staff pay in 1991 amid tall tale claims
A news release from Fifth District Congressman Dick Nichols touted low staff salaries while the story exposes gaps in figures. In 1991 Nichols was allocated 515 760 for staff salaries and spent 354 151 with 151 608 forwarded to a speakers fund. Other lawmakers’ totals and the role of fund auditing are discussed along with Roll Call rankings and Kansas peers.
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Dick Nichols
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Nichols
Washington
Tom Foley
Foley
Roll Call
Kansas
Dan Glickman
Wichita
Jim Slattery
Topeka
Pat Roberts
Dodge City
Jan Meyers
Roverland Park
Henry Waxman
Los Angeles
William Natcher
Bowling Green
Responsibility and government role in child welfare debate
We face a clash between individual freedom and government aid as Kansas groups collaborate to rethink child care and welfare. The piece argues for community based support including child care, counseling, medical and mental health services, stressing nonbureaucratic approaches and voluntary participation while preserving families’ independence and future security.
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Kansas
Legislative Committee On
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