Kansas Legislators Pension Fiasco Sparks Demand for Change
Reader voices condemn the 1988 pension deal that enriched lawmakers while calling out promises to reform. The piece questions KPERS rules and potential Congressional action that could require equalizing benefits for all state employees, urging voters to replace unresponsive legislators.
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Topeka
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
KPERS
IRS
Kansas
Nunn shifts stance on abortion amid presidential speculation
The Washington Post notes Sen Sam Nunn, facing reelection and possible presidential runs, has moved from backing a constitutional abortion amendment to opposing criminalizing conduct legal for 17 years. His staff denies a presidential bid link, saying he runs unopposed and has no plans for the presidency.
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Georgia
Sam Nunn
Sen. Nunn
Supreme Court
Boise
Bethesda
Washington Post
Government representative contact details listed for officials
The document lists addresses and phone numbers for federal and state officials. It mentions The White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington, and Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510, with phone 202-225-9811. Also notes Jim Allen in Room 1288 Statehouse Topeka 66612 with 296, and State Rep Bettie Sue Shumway 281W Statehouse Topeka 66612 with 286-7889.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
Senate
D.C
Na Cine Oc Et Sen
Jim Allen
Statehouse
Topeka
Bettie Sue Shumway
Maple Grove School district 23 history in Franklin County
This rural school saga follows Maple Grove District 23 near Ottawa from its 1860 formation through 1965. It details the Green Schoolhouse origin, later Maple Grove name, roles as community hall, shifting district consolidations, construction of a modern stone building, and lists of alumni, staff, and board members.
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Franklin County
Bruce Fleming
Beech
Jim Hitch
Maple Grove School
Ottawa
New Hope Church
Franklin
Miami
Beebe Spring
Louise
Miller) Welbom
Welboms
Maple Grove
Dist. 23
Mount Pleasant
Spring Ridge
Miami County
Nicholas
Doral Green
Fennel
Osawatomie
Green
Victory
Mt. Pleasant
Howard Mannen
Margaret Eneichen
Rosie Henry
Retta Bryan
Uncertainty in Middle East view on Bush policy
The piece argues we should question certainties about Middle East actions and U S policy. It notes Bush’s buildup in the Persian Gulf sparked initial unity but rising doubt. It urges open minded analysis, understanding Saddam Hussein’s possible motives, and continued uncertainty about being right or wrong.
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Middle East
Bush
Jack Sprat
Saudi Arabia
United
U.S
Persian Gulf
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
President Bush
Letters page praise for local girls and critique of Social Security
A reader compliments an Ottawa story about two young girls highlighting thrift and charity. The letter denounces an Iola editorial on Social Security, arguing eligibility, taxation, and the retirement age should be reconsidered, and questions the need for catastrophic health insurance.
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U.S
Finney Plan Would Tax Garage Sales And Charities
Letter to the editor by Matt Cunningham of Olathe questions Joan Finney’s proposal for a one cent sales tax on items at garage sales and charity auctions. He argues collection costs may exceed revenue and asks how individuals would obtain tax numbers and submit payments, contending charity work would suffer.
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Joan Finney
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