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Kansas airports and their economic impact

August 29, 2010

Last week’s release by the Kansas Department of Transportation of a study of the economic impact of Kansas airports caused quite a stir, with newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times (at least its online version) carrying the Associated Press coverage.
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At Americans for Prosperity, George Will is optimistic

August 28, 2010

Friday night’s dinner at the Americans for Prosperity Foundation fourth annual Defending the American Dream summit featured Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist George Will as keynote speaker. Will’s message was that while progress in limiting the growth of government has been reversed, this can be overcome, and he believes that a restoration of liberty and economic freedom…
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Dick Morris at Americans for Prosperity summit

August 27, 2010

Addressing the general session of Americans for Prosperity Foundation starts its fourth annual Defending the American Dream summit, author and Fox New contributor Dick Morris told an audience of 2,300 that “The recession is over. It is the cure to the recession that we’re experiencing.”
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Americans for Prosperity summit starts today

August 27, 2010

Today in Washington, Americans for Prosperity Foundation starts its fourth annual Defending the American Dream summit. The event is expected to be attended by 2,500 citizen grassroots activists from around the country.
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Social Security: A good and moral deal?

August 25, 2010

Social Security and its future have been in the news lately. Supporters promote it as one of the best examples of successful government programs, and denigrate its critics as pessimists.
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AFP responds to Obama attack

August 24, 2010

Attacks by President Barack Obama on Americans for Prosperity for its promotion of limited government and free markets are a signal that these principles are resonating with Americans.
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Roberts endorses Mike Pompeo

August 24, 2010

This morning United States Senator Pat Roberts stopped by the Mike Pompeo campaign headquarters in east Wichita to endorse Pompeo in his campaign for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas.
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Brownback paves plan for Kansas education reform

August 23, 2010

Last week near Emporia Sam Brownback, surrounded by Kansas educators and legislators, laid out the start of his plan for improving Kansas education if he is elected governor.
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Kansas tax burdens getting heavier, studies show

August 23, 2010

While Kansas ranks in the middle of the states in total tax burden, the state’s take is getting larger, compared to other states.
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More intervention for Wichita proposed

August 23, 2010

Tomorrow the Wichita City Council will consider accepting petitions for the formation of another Community Improvement District. In this case the applicant is the Broadview Hotel in downtown Wichita.
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Wasteful government spending must stop

August 22, 2010

As part of its campaign against wasteful government spending, Americans for Prosperity Foundation has started a television advertising campaign and companion website to help Americans learn more about the harmful effects of the stimulus plan promoted by President Barack Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
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Wichita economic forecast to be presented

August 21, 2010

This Friday (August 27) the Wichita Pachyderm Club will feature a presentation titled “Economic Forecast for the Wichita Area.” The presenter will be Debra Franklin, Regional Labor Force Analyst at the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University.
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