Controversy over Kansas ombudsman Hickam's nursing home cuts
Long term ombudsman Hickam closed the Hays office serving 40 western Kansas counties, shifting oversight to Topeka. He draws 60,000 dollars and defends cost cutting while critics say nearly a quarter of 30,000 beds lie west of Saline County. Senate confirmation looms as call grows to replace him with a more compassionate appointee.
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Editorials Offer Readers Various Opinions
Guest editorials present a range of views for readers. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor.
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Government contact list for officials and offices in Kansas
A compiled roster of political leaders including President Clinton addresses and contact lines for federal offices in Washington and Topeka, plus state officials such as Governor Bill Graves and Attorney General Carla Stovall. It notes telephone numbers and offices for Sen Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Rep Jim Ryun and others with Topeka and district locations.
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Time-out for Bill Clinton's dishonesty in America
A regional syndicated column criticizes Bill Clinton's truthfulness and calls for permanent presidential time outs. The piece portrays his evasive answers about cookies, windows, drugs, and Monica Lewinsky, arguing a need for accountability and urging citizens to demand honesty. The author, Vickie Hull, voices strong national frustration and urges a political response.
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High profile Republicans visit Cedar Rapids as 2008 questions loom
The Gazette notes Giuliani and McCain visited Cedar Rapids amid talk of future presidential runs, arguing their record and stance on the religious right. The piece hints at the broader GOP tent and how candidacies may be shaped by curbing religious-right influence.
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School to Work sparks clash over education policy in Kansas
In a Richmond Times Dispatch op ed, the essayist notes Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa sharing a homer moment as Kansas boards clash over School-to-Work STW policy. He praises balanced discourse led by Kevin Gilmore and reports a 6-4 vote protest urging Governor Graves to withdraw federal STW funds, warning of federal driven career majors and business influence.
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