Feuerborn favored in Fifth District race for Kansas House
In Anderson and parts of Franklin County voters consider incumbent Democrat Bill Feuerborn against Wes Plaisted. Feuerborn, a farmer and retailer, emphasizes education and senior services, fair funding for schools, a highway plan, and rural economic growth. Plaisted pledges prayer in schools, pro life, gun rights, lower taxes, and family values but lacks experience.
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House of Representatives
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Kansas House of Representatives
Dorothy Nichols recalls early campaigns and negative rhetoric
Dorothy Nichols, long-time Ottawan and former mayor, reflects on her 1981 to 1986 state legislative tenure, the cost of campaigning, and the rise of negative politics and big-money lobbying. She recalls yard signs, door-to-door work, and radio spots, noting changes toward the millennium and in Senator Tyson's campaign approach.
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Robert Tyson
Topeka
Dorothy Nichols
Kansas Officials Contact Directory Fragment
A fragment lists political figures and offices in Washington and Topeka, including President Clinton, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Representative Jim Ryan, Gov Bill Graves, State Senator Robert Tyson, and State Representatives Ralph Tanner and Bill Fauerborn with office locations and contact numbers. The data appears as a partial directory line with multiple addresses and phone numbers.
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White House
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D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Pat
Congress Money Dance and Budget Showdown
The piece critiques Congress and the president staying in Washington to finalize next year’s budget. It warns of pork barrelling, veto threats, and stopgap funding as GAO notes waste, urging accountability from accountants and a clear state of the nation’s finances. It laments a fragile government teetering on funding, ending with a demand to show the money.
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Paul
G.A.O
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Beggar in Trash Bag Haunts Madison Avenue
A soaked woman dressed in a plastic bag sits on Madison Avenue asking for help. Pedestrians pass by, some donate, others ignore the scene amid rain. The writer wrestles with guilt and asks who can aid her, noting the larger city problem of homelessness and mental illness.
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New York City
Rudy Guiliani
Madison Avenue
Judy
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The Ottawa Herald invites readers to share opinions on current issues. Submit comments or letters to the editor for potential publication and community discussion.
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