Kansas venture capital debate weighs risks and rewards
Legislators discuss state funded venture capital as Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation and Ad Astra funds back research at state universities while funds mainly come from Lottery and gambling proceeds. Critics point to political connections and out of state ventures, but proponents cite potential innovations from Kansas inventors and the need for public involvement when private capital is absent.
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Topeka
Bill Gates
Thomas Edison
Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation
Ad Astra
KTEC
Kansas Lottery
Government contact details for federal and state representatives
A list of contact addresses and phone numbers for President Bill Clinton U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback and their Topeka and state offices. Includes White House address 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 and office lines for comments.
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White House
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Washington, D.C
U.S
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Dirksen
Washington
D.C
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Har
Senate
S. Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Revisiting COINTELPRO and Pratt's 1970s frame
A Chicago Tribune veteran recalls FBI misdeeds under J Edgar Hoover. Elmer Pratt, freed after Johnnie Cochran’s defense, was framed with witness fabrication while COINTELPRO targeted Black leaders. New FOIA files on Mayor Daley raise questions about government overreach and political consequences.
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Julius Butler
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Bobby Rush
Chicago Tribune
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Tribune
Michael Tackett
Hizzoner
White House
Daley
Cointelpro
Bush
Ronald Kessler
Army sex scandal study urges trust in leadership reforms
The Army faced a sweeping sexual harassment study sparked by Aberdeen Proving Ground abuse allegations. It finds rank and file distrust in leaders and stresses restoring confidence to drive change. A large-scale effort aims to root out abuse and hold offenders accountable.
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Laon
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Aberdeen
Register Guard
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Ore
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Senate
Clinton
Trent Lott
House
New Gingrich
USA Today
Lott
White House
Guest editorials offer reader variety of opinion
Editorial notes state the views presented may not reflect The Herald's editorials. Readers are invited to consider multiple perspectives on issues of the day.
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Herald
Media power and Princess Diana death spark global reaction
Charley Reese argues that media saturation has reshaped perception of public figures and world events. He contrasts coverage of Princess Diana with Mother Teresa, noting television’s role in shaping beliefs, agendas, and political action while warning of mass hysteria and demonizing demagogues. He cites London versus Calcutta as location factors.
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Diana
Columbus
Somalia
Bosnia
Mother Teresa
Princess di
London
Calcutta
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