Editorial Get the job done in Congress waste of time
The piece denounces Congress for wasting days on partisan fights over MoveOn.org and Rush Limbaugh while ignoring key issues like immigration Social Security economy and the Iraq war. It calls for lawmakers to focus on real problems rather than grandstanding and diminishing taxpayer value. It notes low public approval and urges action on pressing national concerns.
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Kansas Doubtful Mountain Lions Spur Online Debate
Kansas wildlife officials again question reports of mountain lions in the state while a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks blog invites photos to prove any sightings. A jogger attack report from Waubansee County remains inconclusive with minor wounds, and officials express cautious interest in confirming rare presence. Also covered are partisan spending critiques between Kansas Republicans and Democrats, a gaming oversight panel formed by lawmakers, and appointments to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System board.
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U.S
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Dennis Moore
GOP
Christian Morgan
Saline County
Senate
Steve Morris
Hugoton
Pete Brungardt
Salina
Brungardt
Federal and State Affairs
Shawnee County
Melvin Neufeld
Rengalls
Mike O’neal
R-Hutchinson
O’neal
Neufeld
John Edmonds
Great Bend
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Fire prevention week urges personal home escape plans
A National Fire Protection Association campaign emphasizes personal responsibility to prevent fires and practice escape plans. It notes that in 2006 home fires caused 80 percent of fire deaths, and many households lack practiced escape plans. Judy Comoletti of NFPA outlines steps: install and test smoke alarms, create two exits per room, designate a meeting place, and practice twice yearly.
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National Fire Protection Association
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