University student cites openness as essential to learning
Jennifer Daum, a university student speaking in 2002, argues that welcoming ideas different from one’s own is fundamental to higher education and rejects the notion that disagreement disqualifies a learner from belonging at an academic institution.
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Jennifer Daum
Courage, votes and the 87 billion Iraq aid televised
A critical Senate vote on the 87.5 billion dollar Iraq and Afghanistan aid package drew sharp criticism for the absence of most senators. Only Robert Byrd voted no. four others supported the measure while 95 did not record a vote, prompting calls for courage and accountability in fiscal decisions. The funds primarily support ongoing military action and Iraq reconstruction.
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Kansas Officials Contact Directory Update
Readable government contacts list for Kansas leaders and staff in Topeka. Includes Governor Kathleen Sebelius and several state lawmakers with office addresses and phone numbers. Also lists U.S. Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Rep Jim Ryun with their Washington offices and URLs.
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Jim Ryun
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Robert Tyson
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Tom Halland
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Bill Feverborn
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Ashcroft cracks down on Canadian prescription imports
The Code Red Alert targets Rx Depot across 26 states for selling cheaper Canadian medicines online. Critics say the action protects drug profits while consumers seek relief from high U S prices. Republican lawmakers push bills to authorize cross border prescriptions.
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Canada
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Bush
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House
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Jim Hightower
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Connecticut’s Rich Resist Tax Reform and Its Web Tax
Connecticut residents in the Forbes list dominate the tax debate as Edward Lampert and others oppose the estate tax while Washington and Hartford seek its repeal. The piece argues for Internet sales tax to level the playing field for local merchants, noting revenue needs and political donations. Columnist William A. Collins reflects on loopholes, taxes, and policy gridlock.
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Steve Cohen
Mary Anselmo
Norman Hascoe
Paul Jones II
Lou Gerstner
Greenwich
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Congress
Wal-Mart
Costco
William A. Collins
Norwalk
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