Public impeachment saga judged by public opinion and fairness
The piece argues that neither Clinton nor Starr earned broad impeachment support, noting Starr’s rise and fall as impeachment advocate. It criticizes overt sensationalism, ethics concerns, and wasted taxpayer funds, urging fairness in justice and predicting only censure at best.
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John D. Montgomery
Reader Forum rules require signed submissions with contact info
Readers may submit opinions to the Reader Forum but must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Submissions are limited to 500 words.
Thankful Word Of The Week From Jo Peterson
Jo Peterson writes a reflective column urging gratitude for small blessings during the Y2K era. She thanks an elected official, family, neighbors, and everyday helpers, celebrating health, community, and simple comforts amid trials and taxes.
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Gene Ramsey
McDonalds
Government contact list for senators and representatives
A compiled contact guide listing President Bill Clinton's White House address and comments line, Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Frank Carlson, U S Representative Jim Ryun, and state offices with Topeka and Overland Park addresses and phone numbers for citizen inquiries and correspondence.
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White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington
D.C
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
S.E. Quincy
U.S
Sam Brownback
Hart
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Health care on Congress agenda but what to do
Democrats and Republicans pledge another look at health insurance reform as they prepare for the next session. Dems push a patient rights bill while GOP leaders weigh compromise and renewed health plan requirements. Voter polls showed health care mattered little to voters, yet Democrats claim gains signal momentum for stronger reforms next year.
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Alice and Love
Associated Press
Ashington
Congress
House
Dick Gephardt
D-Mo
Livingston
R-La
GOP
John Czwartacki
Senate
Trent Lott
Rmiss
Sen
John Chafee
Chafee
Voter News Service
Edward Kennedy
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Gratitude and ancestry shaping the self made by many
The piece argues gratitude is healthy and ingratitude resembles insanity. It asserts life comes from God, emphasizes ancestors as the source of existence, and notes humans are products of multiple genetic lines and social groups. It stresses collective effort behind every individual achievement and societal structure.
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Earth
International
Charley Reese on humility and gratitude in hard times
The author argues that true happiness stems from humility, not egotism, and notes Americans should be grateful for their fortunate circumstances. He contrasts this with disaster-stricken Honduras and Nicaragua where resources are scarce, and expresses concern about lost hope amid natural calamities. His email is provided as OSCreese aol com.
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Nicaragua
Charley Reese
Oscreese
Aol.com
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