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Lawmakers allow pricey probe of gov's rival to move forward

A $500,000 contract awarded by the state's Republican governor to investigate his Democratic predecessor survived a challenge in a state legislative committee Monday, prolonging a long-running feud that has pitted one of Kentucky's most powerful political families against a Republican outsider intent on upending a power structure in which Democrats have controlled things for decades.

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From teaching kids to wooing Kansas voters

Educational insecurity is compelling teachers such as Brett Parker to seek legislative office. Rep. James Todd, Parker's opponent, responds.
Rick Montgomery The Kansas City Star
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From teaching kids to wooing Kansas voters

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