Gun DNA debate draws Bush criticism and NRA push
President Bush faced press criticism over opposition to gun DNA tracking as a crime solving tool. The idea, using a weapon’s unique mark on ammunition to build a searchable database, faces concerns about alterability but is praised by supporters for aiding investigations and crime prevention.
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Bush
Maryland
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
White House
Fleischer
National Rifle Association
Bali attack and Megawati stance sparking terrorism debate
The Bali bombing exposes limits of Indonesia's leadership under Megawati Sukarnoputri as a strong anti terrorism law stalls in parliament. The piece argues for international cooperation and warns that domestic and foreign Islamic militants may use Indonesia as a base. The second column notes Washington sniper fear and analyzes possible suspect profiles and motives.
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News Tribune
Tacoma
Indonesia
Bali
United States
Megawati Sukarnoputri
Megawati
West
Guest editorials provide reader opinion variety
Readers see diverse viewpoints as guest editorials run. The Herald disclaims these opinions as not necessarily shared by the newspaper or its editor.
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The
Herald
Contact details for Kansas political offices and officials
A list of addresses phone numbers and websites for US President George Bush representatives Kansas Governor state senators and house members including Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jim Ryun Bill Graves Robert Tyson Ralph Tanner Bill Feverbar with offices in Washington DC Topeka and Topeka KS and related websites.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Pat
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Topeka
State
Robert Tyson
Tyson
Senate
Ralph Tanner
Tanner
Bill Feverbar
Feverborn
House
NIMBY Extremes Across Suburbs and Beyond
The author argues NIMBYism inflates in suburban life and cites cases from a Florida seniors community to Abington Township. A California lawyer and humorist notes the absurdity of barring a synagogue or a toddler, urging acceptance of life’s inconveniences.
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Dennis Rodman
Halls of Congress
America
Take
Sanford Marcus
Paradise Gardens
South
Florida
Marcus
Slice of Paradise
God
Pennsylvania
Abington Township
Abington
South Florida
Regulation critique of editorial on yard displays
Bruce Ewbank of Ottawa protests a Wednesday editorial, arguing Yard decor and flower planting are personal choices. He questions calls for regulation, home color limits, and yard ornaments, urging editors to reconsider and “go back to wherever you came from.”
Reader Letter Opposes Housing Editorial and Local Elections
A reader criticizes the editorial focus on housing while urging attention to school board funding, county commissioner politics, and bid practices. They urge voters in the Fourth District to consider Don Hay for county commissioner, arguing against the “good ol boy” network and calling for responsible journalism.
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Republican Committee
Don Hay
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