Quirked anger as incumbents face re election in Kansas
Veteran Kansas campaigner Lionel Kunst heads Coalition to End the Permanent Congress amid voter anger at incumbents. The piece notes incumbency advantages, including mass mailings and media access, and cites Sen. Nancy Kassebaum and Rep. Jim Slattery amid a broader national mood.
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Associated Press
Lionel Kunst
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Overland Park
Jan Meyers
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Nancy Kassebaum
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Jim Slattery
Topeka
Bob Whittaker
Augusta
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Senate
Signs of an Impending Recession Persists Across Regions
The AP reports ongoing signs of an unofficial recession with rising unemployment, weaker home sales, and cautious consumer behavior. Economists differ on classification as broader growth masks the strain, with higher energy costs and tax concerns tightening belts for middle-class families. Major contrasts appear between booming pockets and distressed areas, shaping a uneven economic outlook.
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Myra DeLessio
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New York
Albert Sindlinger
Wallingford
U.S
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