Author: Bob Weeks
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Harry Reid takes money from companies under investigation for bribery law violations
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has received campaign contributions from people and political action committees linked to multiple companies suspected of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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Zoltan Kesz on collectivism and racism in Hungary
Zoltan Kesz, founder of the Free Market Foundation in Hungary, speaks to a luncheon gathering at the Wichita, Kansas Pachyderm Club.
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Rally for school choice in Kansas
A grassroots coalition of educators, advocates, parents, and Kansans came together to make the case for school choice in the Kansas State Capitol on 11 February 2014.
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Special interests defend wind subsidies at taxpayer cost
The spurious arguments made in support of the wind production tax credit shows just how difficult it is to replace cronyism with economic freedom.
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Primary U.S. energy production by fuel source
Primary U.S. energy production by fuel source, an interactive visualization.
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Energy subsidies for electricity production
When comparing federal subsidies for the production of electricity, it’s important to look at the subsidy values in proportion to the amount of electricity generated, because the scales vary widely.
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This is not parody: Koch Brother donates money to hospital, liberals protest
The donation was the largest in the hospital’s history, and will presumably create a fair number of new nursing jobs. So why are the usual suspects up in arms?
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Wichita council meeting may proceed without quorum
Tomorrow’s meeting of the Wichita City Council may proceed without a quorum. Or not.
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Pompeo on Obama budget
Rep. Mike Pompeo appeared on Stossel and told the host that President Obama’s budget will leave the U.S. begging for money down the road.
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Kansas school finance lawsuit reaction
News coverage and reaction to the Kansas school finance lawsuit Luke Gannon, et al v. State of Kansas.
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In Wichita, West Bank apartments seem to violate ordinance
In awarding a contract for an apartment development, city leaders may have overlooked a Wichita City Charter Ordinance that sets aside the land to be “open space, committed to use for the purpose of public recreation and enjoyment.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Wichita’s missing water, beyond politics and special interests
The people of Wichita have told officials that water is an important issue. What has the city done in this regard? Then, Wichita Mayor Brewer Carl says it’s time to put politics and special interests aside. Is our political leadership capable of this?