Debate over Patriot Act extensions after 9 11
Congress faces hearings on preserving or repealing expiring Patriot Act provisions. Critics from both parties and groups like ACLU and ACU urge limits on surveillance powers while Attorney General Gonzales favors keeping provisions. Civil liberties advocates warn against deep intrusions into private records.
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U.S
Alberto Gonzales
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American Conservative Union
Capitol Hill
Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Kansas data
In Kansas during 2003, 83 percent of 1133 reported rape victims knew their attacker. Women are more often assaulted by intimate partners or acquaintances than strangers. Contact Family Crisis Services at 275-2018 for information or aid or to volunteer. Tina Hahn serves as sexual assault coordinator.
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KBI
Family Crisis Services
Tina Hahn
Garden City
Hahn
Telegram Letters Policy and Contact Details
The Telegram accepts signed letters to the editor up to 500 words with writer address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. General thank you letters are acceptable while form letters poems or business testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment text cited in brief law note
A civic legal note presents the First Amendment segments shielding religion, free speech and press, and assembly and petition rights. The text outlines establishment prohibition, free exercise, and the rights to petition government for redress. The concise excerpt anchors constitutional protections for civil liberties.
MCP deal teaches hard lessons from ADM MCP sale
A civil suit settlement over ADM 2002 purchase of Minnesota Corn Processors shows nine former MCP officials paying about 5.6 million to 4800 former shareholders for claims of mismanagement. The report details golden parachutes and advisor pressure that guided the deal, with critics noting value loss and missed rural development opportunities. Alan Guebert’s Farm and Food File is cited.
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ADM
Decatur
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L. Dan Thompson
ACM
Bigfoot Martin Andreas
Thompson
Andreas
MPC
Bennett's Morning in America reshapes talk radio
A profile of Bill Bennett, host of Bennett's Morning in America, whose first year in 116 markets contrasts with Al Franken's 50 plus markets. The piece praises his Socratic approach, calm tone, and blend of conservative identity with liberal-style openness, arguing it signals a shift toward civil dialogue in public debate.
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George W. Bush
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Bennettmornings.com
Iraqs democracy gamble clashes with deep cultural roots
Charley Reese argues that elections do not guarantee stable governance in Iraq, citing two thirds voting hurdles, non Anglo Saxon civic norms, and a tradition of strong leaders. He critiques U S democracy export, warns of future Iraqi instability, and urges focus on domestic issues.
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