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Nickels and Sense
by Bryan E. Jones
Editor, Versailles Leader-Statesman
I paid one dollar for the broken kaleidoscope at the flea market last weekend in Versailles. There was something about the object, missing one end cap and bereft of the multi-hued particles that once harnessed the sunlight, that induced me to pick it up. The next thing I knew, I was in my garage working with “found” material to restore the kaleidoscope to its former glory.


Capitol Connection
by District 116 State Rep. Wanda Brown
This year, we faced a $500 million budget shortfall. To get to a balanced budget, both chambers of the General Assembly had to make some difficult choices. This week, we truly agreed and finally passed next year’s budget.




View From The Capitol
by District 4 Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler
Military matters took center stage on Capitol Hill this week, beginning with the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), on which I serve, approving the National Defense Authorization Act for 2013 ? legislation to bolster America’s defense capabilities to better protect our homeland. This bill invests in military readiness and supports efforts to combat the threat of terrorism. It ensures that our military can sustain the power needed to defend our people and our country.


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