Voice for Liberty

Federal government spending: With all due respect Mr. President, we’re still waiting

September 17, 2010

“We will go through our federal budget — page by page, line by line — eliminating those programs we don’t need.” — President-Elect Barack Obama, November 2008. A newspaper advertisement placed by the Cato Institute reminds us of President Obama’s pledge — and its lack of fulfillment:
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Kansas fourth district poll shows Pompeo lead, little change

September 17, 2010

A KWCH Television and SurveyUSA poll of candidates for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas shows little change from a similar poll about a month ago.
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Next Democrat Strategy: The October Surprise?

September 12, 2010

So far this election cycle Democrat strategies used against Republicans have included demonization, fear mongering, racism accusations, and voting record fabrications. None of which seem to be working well (here), proving that most people distrust not only politicians but also the liberal media. Regardless, we need to be prepared for the next level of attack:…
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Economic development planning in Wichita on tap

September 11, 2010

Tuesday’s meeting of the Wichita City Council features four public hearings concerning Community Improvement District. One CID also will have a public hearing on its application for tax increment financing (TIF).
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Panel on political involvement to be in Wichita

September 11, 2010

This Friday (September 17th) the Wichita Pachyderm Club presents a panel discussion on the topic “How you can become involved in the political process between now and the November 2nd General Election.”
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Raj Goyle fundraising plea: wrong facts

September 10, 2010

Recently candidate for U.S. Congress from the fourth district of Kansas Raj Goyle sent out a fundraising email that distorts facts in order to stir up protectionist fears about the world economy.
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New Yorker article on Koch deconstructed, again

September 10, 2010

Today Elaine Lafferty contributes an interview with David Koch and helps to deconstruct the recent News Yorker magazine piece about him, his brother Charles Koch, and Koch Industries.
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Wichita’s Lynne Davis and Marcussen Organ

September 8, 2010

It’s one of Wichita’s and Kansas’ finest cultural assets, and it needed tuning and repair. So in August, the Marcussen organ in Wichita State University’s Wiedemann Recital Hall was placed in the care of Halfdan Oussoren, son of the organ’s builder.
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Author C. Bradley Thompson to appear in Wichita

September 8, 2010

Next week author and scholar C. Bradley Thompson will appear in Wichita for a public lecture.
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Wichita economic development incentives to be topic of meeting

September 8, 2010

This Thursday (September 9) Americans for Prosperity is holding a meeting to discuss a series of economic development incentives that will be considered in an upcoming meeting of the Wichita city council.
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Wink Hartman, Libertarian Party candidate?

September 7, 2010

As reported by Rebecca Zepick on State of the State KS, former Republican Congressional candidate from the fourth district of Kansas Wink Hartman may be considering another run for that position, this time as nominee of the Kansas Libertarian Party.
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Sedgwick County updates agenda information system

September 7, 2010

Recently Sedgwick County implemented a new system for making its commission agendas and accompanying background material available online.
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