Press and government tension in Erskine quote
The 1792 remark by Scottish lawyer Thomas Erskine defends a free press as a check on government. He argues government claims perfection, while a free press exposes errors and prompts public reform over time.
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Ottawa Proclaims Veterans Awareness Week 2006
The City of Ottawa Kansas proclaims November 6 to 11 2006 as Veterans Awareness Week urging ceremonies prayers and programs to honor veterans. It cites national and local acknowledgments including the Gettysburg Address and calls for supporting Veterans Day observances.
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Readers' Forum Letters Explain Forum Purpose
The Ottawa Herald outlines its Readers' Forum where letters express writers opinions and research. It notes writers are responsible for their statements and invites dispute from those who disagree to respond within the same forum.
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Republicans must reclaim Reagan era discipline to win
Michael Reagan argues the GOP lost control by copying big government Democrat tactics. He cites the bridge to nowhere, 6371 earmarks, and Rumsfeld as symbols of drift from the Contract with America and Reagan values. He calls for a return to limited government and individual responsibility.
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Kansas politics drifting toward center yet party bases split
In the 2006 Kansas elections centrists won statewide races as Democrats under Kathleen Sebelius and Paul Morrison rose to middle ground, while Republicans Thornburgh and Praeger drew broad support yet failed to translate gains into top statewide wins. Both parties face top-down and bottom-up challenges to broaden their bases for future contests.
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