Global economy critique and education reform proposal
Charley Reese argues the concept of a global economy is overblown and harmful. He contends Americans rarely compete globally, urges focus on domestic education, funding schools, smaller classes, and disciplined curricula to prepare strong American workers. He dismisses the global economy as propaganda and dares readers to invest in national learning.
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King George
U.S
Boeing
Charley Reese
Osoreesead.com
City urged to publicly denounce racism by officials
A letter signed by 19 citizens accuses Police Chief Jeff Herrman of a racial remark during an April incident at a bowling alley. Earlier, Greg Hernandez alleged city discrimination in hiring. Citizens say the city must reaffirm its equal opportunity policy and condemn racism publicly, while officials have remained silent.
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Jeff Herrman
Tony de la Torre
Herrman
de la Torre
California
Greg Hernandez
City Commission
Kansas Human Rights Commission
Hernandez
Forrest Lowry
Scott Lambers
John D. Montgomery
Government Contacts For Comment And Inquiry Details
A list of federal and state government contacts for comments or questions. Presidents and senators include Bill Clinton The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 comments line (202)456-1111 and offices for Shesla Frahm Nancy Kassabaum Sam Brownback with addresses in Washington DC and Topeka plus phone numbers and an email.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Shesla Frahm
Hart
Senate
Topeka
Nancy Kassabaum
Russell Senate
Sam Brownback
Langworth House
Washington, D.C
Kansas Ave
Brownbak
Hr.house.gov
Readers invited to share opinions and contact details
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Prix fixe and the fine art of pronunciation
Mike Royko riffs on how the term prix fixe remains common in American listings yet mispronounced and misunderstood. He explores French spelling versus English usage, noting inconsistent translations in restaurant guides and jokes about how various languages render fixed price.
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Mike Royko
United States
Arkansas
Tennessee
Ozarks
Howdy
Fester Preis
Lester Preis
Chester Press
Gu Din Jia Ge
Sam Sianis
Antitrust Division
Justice Department
Chicago
Supreme Court reopens debate over right to die
The Supreme Court weighs whether states may bar doctors from prescribing life ending drugs to terminally ill patients seeking to end their lives. The case echoes abortion debates, with centrist justices seen as pivotal. Analysts note caution given precedents on refusing lifesaving treatment and the influence of advocates like Kevorkian.
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Cathy Cleaver
Family Research Council
New York
Washington State
Steven Shapiro
The
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O'Connor
Kennedy
Jack Kevorkian
Netherlands
Dennis Vacco
Vacco
High Court
Antonin Scalia
Scalia
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