Congress Reaffirms In God We Trust as National Motto
The House passes a non binding resolution reaffirming In God We Trust as the national motto with 396 supporters amid ongoing debates over religion and patriotism in government. Critics cite Supreme Court rulings saying the motto lacks religious endorsement while politicians tie themselves to the flag and faith.
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Government offices contact list for Kansas and federal officials
Compiled addresses and phone numbers for President Obama officials U S Sen Pat Roberts Jerry Moran Rep Lynn Jenkins Governor Sam Brownback State Senators Pat Apple Jeff King and others and several state representatives Terri Lois Gregory Billi Feuerborn Willie Prescott Bill Otto with office locations in Topeka and Washington DC including emails and web forms.
State budget gets $199 million more this year and $46 million next
Kansas faces a January battle over a fiscal windfall as нов revenues lift the General Fund to $6.245 billion for the current year and about $6.291 billion for 2012 13. Experts see options from restoring cuts to education, boosting social services, tax cuts or saving for a future recession, with lawmakers graded by voters in next year’s elections. Martin Hawver notes the extra money may not calm nerves in Topeka.
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Obama calls for bridge repair and jobs plan
In a September rally, Jim Hightower notes President Obama urging bipartisanship to repair infrastructure and create jobs while criticizing Republicans. He warns Buy American Act loophole lets foreign bids win major projects like the Bay Bridge, costing U.S. workers wages and taxes.
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