Democrats push early ethics reforms for 1998 Kansas session
13 Democratic senators plan three ethics initiatives ahead of the 1998 Kansas Legislature session. Proposals include disclosing independent expenditures, empowering the ethics commission with full subpoena power, and banning contributions to insurance commissioners from insurance-industry workers. The drive emphasizes issue advertising and aims to close disclosure gaps amid a Republican-majority Legislature.
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Bill Graves
Osccin
Readers Forum Submissions Rules Explained
The newspaper welcomes reader opinions in the Reader Forum but requires hand signatures and the inclusion of author addresses and telephone numbers. Submissions must not exceed 500 words.
Decision Overload Drives a Busy Day to Breakpoint
Regional columnist Vickie Hull of Lawrence laments daily choice fatigue from countless ordinary decisions. She contrasts modern indecision with pioneer simplicity, noting fatigue from outfits, meals, fuels, shopping, and media choices before seeking rest with melatonin or herbal tea.
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Pioneer
Nixon era finance hearings cast chill on reform efforts
The Thompson hearings on campaign finance ended amid mixed views as Sen. Thompson signaled no more hearings for show. Nixon tapes furthered the theme, showing unreported cash and hush money. While reform seems unlikely, Republicans gained leverage, boosting party fundraising and tightening the Democrats. The GOP claimed victories in Virginia, New Jersey, and Staten Island, with donors securing access afterward.
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Charles Should Follow His Heart in Shifting Royal Path
A reflective column argues Prince Charles should step back from public life and wed Camilla, embracing love over duty. It notes Diana’s death softened public sentiment, praises his grace under pressure, and recalls Edward VII’s abdication for love, urging Charles to seize the day.
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