Lobbyist ties to tobacco prompt reform appeal
Guest editors call for reform as lobbyists linked to tobacco also lobby health groups. A 1994 study found about half of 450 state lobbyists for tobacco firms also lobbied health organizations, creating clear conflicts as they must advocate for tobacco and health interests. In Kansas nine lobbyists represent tobacco firms, with overlaps to health groups. Legislators are urged to note the conflicts and health groups to demand removal of tobacco ties.
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Kansas
Tobacco Industry
Smokeless Tobacco Council
Health Insurance Association of America
R.J. Reynolds
Columbia-Hca Healthcare Corp
Residency rule challenged for Miss America pageant
The Hutchinson News questions whether Miss Kansas should represent Kansas after Tara Dawn Holland, who lived in Florida, won Miss America in Atlantic City. The piece suggests a five year Kansas tenure might better reflect state residency and pride while praising Holland’s future as Miss America.
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Bill Graves
Kansas
Florida
Overland Park
Tara Dawn Holland
Flor — Oops
Hutchinson News
Traffic Court Tales from a Reluctant Parent
A mother recounts her nameless teen’s speeding ticket in Lawrence, the visit to traffic court, and a judge’s admonition. She compares it to The People’s Court and notes the absurdities of other cases on TV while cherishing the $100 fine as a lesson learned.
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Omeone
Lawrence
People’s Court
Wapner
Judge Wapner
Moshe Bardugo
Lumbaga
Moshe
Waffle-Butt
Humane Society
Charmain
Lawrence Road
Graffiti artist Bufferine on trains and trials in Chicago
Chicago graffiti figure Bufferine, 22, discusses his art, arrests, and philosophy. He recalls a wallet found near vandalized rail cars, faces misdemeanor charges, and notes repaint costs exceed 12 000 dollars. He criticizes Daley era efforts and reflects on family reaction and legality.
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Chicago
Bufferine
Brett Bufferine
New York
Auntie Sam in America a feminized warning note
A columnist rails against feminization in the United States arguing that weak men let powerful wives guide policy. He cites political couples and criticizes U.S. stance toward China and Iraq, condemning lawyers and “Mama’s boys” while mocking Auntie Sam and urging tougher leadership.
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Economist
Magazia
United States
America
Sir John Glubb
Bill
Hillary Clinton
Pat
Ray Buchanan
Bob
Libby Dole
Mama's
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
West
U.S
China
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Mama's Boys
National Organization of Women
Sam
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Mama’s Boys
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