Consolidation debate grows on Kansas city county borders
John D. Montgomery argues that city and county consolidation remains a viable local goal as Kansas discusses flexible governance. Kansas City Kansas Wyandotte County paved the way, with Riley Geary and Sedgwick potential targets. Ottawa and Franklin seek mutual service talks, including 911 dispatch and roads, amid concerns of uneven representation and tax burdens.
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Kansas City
Kan
Wyandotte County
Riley County
Manhattan
Geary County
Junction City
Sedgwick County
Wichita
Kent Glasscock
Franklin To
Ottawa
Franklin County
Franklin Ty
Ottawang
John D. Montgomery
Night Drive Reflections Across the Southwest Interstate
A rambling night passage along I-40 through San Jon and Tucumcari to Prescott Arizona, noting truckers at a San Jon truck stop, a cross country family road trip, and an epiphany on night driving. The author observes roadside characters, the quiet of night, and the appeal of nocturnal travel for safety and wakefulness.
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Tucumcari
N.M
Ohio
California
Prescott
Ariz
Michele
Florida
Texas
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Gallup
Arizona
Government Contacts and Contact Details for Kansas Officials
A compiled list of federal and state officials with contact information includes President Bill Clinton at the White House Washington, D C and offices for U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Jim Ryun, Gov Bill Graves and Attorney General Carla Stovall in Topeka, plus State Representatives Bill Feuerborn Ralph Tanner and State Senator Robert Tyson with phone numbers and addresses for Topeka locations and district offices. It notes main phone lines and some office fax lines and the Kansas sites in Topeka and Overland Park.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirkson
Talaphone
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlton
S.E. Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Kansas Ave
W. 95Th
Suite 245
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
Ryun
Quincy
House
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest
Ralph Tanner
Statehouse
Robert Tyson
Pinochet hailed as savior of Chile democracy by columnist
Charley Reese argues Pinochet saved Chile from a supposed communist dictatorship, credits him with stabilizing the economy and restoring civilian rule after a 1980 plebiscite, and contrasts Chile with Cuba while criticizing American leftist media coverage. He cites Allende’s minority presidency, 1988 plebiscite defeat, and 1990 transition to Patricio Aylwin.
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Pinochet
University of Chicago
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Patricio Aylwin
America
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Call for Nationwide Standards in Radiologic Care
A radiologic technologist urges Congress to strengthen the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981 and push uniform education and licensure across all states. The writer cites Kansas as not yet adopting standards and offers a brochure from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists in Albuquerque for more information.
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Kansas
The
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Central Ave
Albuquerque
Good government in Kansas insurance regulation by Sebelius
Kathleen Sebelius as Kansas insurance commissioner cut burdensome rules to lower costs while boosting consumer protections. She blocked 48 hour hospital stays for mothers after birth and mandated immunization coverage, with support from the governor and legislature, proving lean government can still serve Kansas consumers.
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Kansas
Sebelius
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King Features Syndicate
Kathy Sebelius
Doonesbury
Mallard Fillmore
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