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In a generation, an end to development aid

Special to the Courier Fifty years ago, the scene in Busan, South Korea, would have been a familiar image of international aid: sacks of grain stacked precariously on a crumbling dockside. The backdrop...

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This new girlfriend isn’t getting started on right foot

Dear Annie: My husband and I are raising our two teenage grandchildren. Our grandson is 15 and recently started going out with a girl. They attend the same school and are Facebook friends. We don't...

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Can Washington help what ails American higher ed?

At a meeting with college leaders this week, President Barack Obama was looking for ideas. Amid record budget deficits, can Washington actually do anything to help make American colleges less expensive...

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Susan needs some serious professional, family help

DEAR ANNIE: I have three daughters, the youngest of whom is 45. “Susan” has not been in a relationship for five years, and she has a severe drinking problem. She has had two DWI convictions and lost...

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KPERS reform should be adopted

With all due respect, we disagree with Rep. Ed Trimmer, D-Winfield, on KPERS reform.

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Brownback’s school finance reform needs help

Gov. Sam Brownback’s school finance reform looks especially rough on big districts.

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Iowa caucuses are overblown

The Iowa caucuses leave a lot to be desired. They are billed as a way to begin the testing of presidential candidates in the heartland.

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GOP genie is out of the bottle

Whoever wins, places or shows in the Iowa Republican caucuses, the results will weigh on our nation’s future.

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Bye, bye, Boeing

Sen. Pat Roberts has it about right. After hearing the announcement that Boeing would definitely leave Wichita, Roberts said he wanted to look to the future.

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Texas toast for homeowners

Gov. Sam Brownback's Texas-style tax proposals are likely to hurt property taxpayers in Kansas.

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U.S.-Iranian relations

Just a few days ago, Iran publicly hailed the U.S. Navy's timely rescue of 13 Iranian fishermen held captive for 40 days by Somali pirates as "a humanitarian gesture."

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Walk softly on Syria

The Obama administration should tamp down its rhetoric on Syria.

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Add Alzheimer’s beds at Winfield

Politics aside, the Kansas Veterans Home at Winfield needs more beds.

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Obama and contraceptives

On Feb. 10 the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said it could not accept President Barack Obama's compromise solution to the flap over contraceptives provided for women employees of Catholic...

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Kobach goes over the top

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, perhaps the nation’s leading, legal advocate for anti-immigrant legislation, looks ridiculous.

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Stay the course in Afghanistan

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has it right.

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Battles aheadin the Legislature

Gov. Sam Brownback moderated the tone of his rhetoric in the State of the State address Tuesday.

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A crusadeFor gun safety

Attitudes about guns have changed since the Newtown shooting.

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Praise for thecounty commission

The Cowley County Commission has set aside $200,000 in loan funds for the mental health center. This is a good step.

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Barack Obama’sinaugural speech

President Barack Obama’s second inaugural address was an inspiring call for unity.

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