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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 2009
Page
2
Pat Gowdy voices concern that rights have eroded in the United States and that freedom of speech may be the only right left to reclaim what has been lost in the Oprah Winfrey Texas Beef Group case of 1998.
Guest editorial argues Kansas school districts face deep cuts as revenues lag. It notes 293 districts lost 130 million, base aid cut by 215 per student, and a projected 235 million more to avoid deficits. The piece opposes a lawsuit for higher funding, urging boards to consolidate, cut programs, and pursue local revenue increases instead.
State insiders learned of a 235 million revenue shortfall for the remainder of the fiscal year. Governor Mark Parkinson urged a calm, measured approach to balancing the budget and called for civil, bipartisan action to cut spending and avoid partisan gridlock. He pledged to take steps to balance the 2010 budget before lawmakers return.
Jim Hightower reports that under Lisa Jackson the EPA may finally curb mountaintop removal by rejecting 79 permits and planning a major scientific study of mining impacts. The piece argues Bush-era findings were distorted and urges public support for stronger environmental protections in central Appalachia.
A compiled list of offices and contact methods for national and Kansas state leaders including President Obama, U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U.S. Representative Lynn Jenkins, Governor Mark Parkinson, State Senators Pat Apple and Derek Schmidt, and State Representatives Tony Brown Bill Feuerborn Willie Prescott Bill Otto.
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