Editorial on Kansas school funding and policy debate
Kansas faces a funding clash as $290 million in court ordered increases prompts calls for a fixed funding list. Studies by Standard & Poor's and the legislative audit probe cost effectiveness, while lawmakers seek clearer obligations. Critics warn the approach could curtail arts and foreign language offerings and push for a constitutional tax amendment. Kansans urge balanced funding tied to higher scores and narrowing gaps, avoiding unfunded mandates and price controls that limit excellence.
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Do not rely on military for Katrina disaster relief
The piece argues the U S military performed best in Katrina but warns against militarizing disaster response. It criticizes DHS as undercut by bureaucracy and urges strengthening local first responders and intergovernmental coordination instead. It notes political shifts toward expanding military roles and discusses legal powers like the Insurrection Act.
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Bush Katrina speech sparks rebuke on rebuilding costs
Donald Kaul critiques the Bush Katrina response and budget cuts, arguing for trimming pork from a $286 billion transportation bill and criticizing federal aid priorities while noting missteps before and after the hurricane. He cites congressional salaries, Medicaid, and Medicare as targets, and reflects on political rhetoric versus action.
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