Pay for troops in danger must be kept steady
Tens of thousands of Americans risk their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan to protect U S interests and help form self government. Congress should restore pay increases approved previously to support those in imminent danger and separated from families, a top priority as budgets move.
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Bat in the west deepens calls for independent counsel probe
The article argues that revealing a CIA operative's name to reporters is a federal crime and urges a Justice Department inquiry. It notes six journalists received identifying calls from administration officials in July and cites the agent as the wife of a former ambassador who cast doubt on Saddam Hussein era uranium claims. The piece advocates appointing a special counsel to investigate promptly.
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Kansas Officials Contact Directory Amid Cabinet Names
A readable OCR list shows multiple Kansas public figures and offices in Topeka including Gov Kathleen Sebelius and lawmakers like Tom Holland Bill Feverborn Joe Humerickhouse Stanley Dreher with street addresses Capitol offices and phone numbers for contact. The fragment appears to be a government directory page listing officials and their contact details.
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Kansas and Nation Clash Over Budget Forces
Burdett Loomis, University of Kansas, argues that national budget deficits and military spending bind Kansas policy options. He notes rising health costs, unemployment, and looming Social Security and Medicare strains, stressing state governors face margins in a shifting federal outlook. The piece analyzes deficits, job losses, and the cost of Iraq involvement.
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SEC reform promises democracy in corporate boards hailed and questioned
Jim Hightower critiques the SEC proposed rules on board elections, arguing they still empower CEOs. He says only large long-term shareholders can nominate, outsiders may elect at most one or two directors, and the CEO will retain control, framing the reform as a sham.
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