War on women rhetoric and Obama economy cited by Susan Stamper Brown
Susan Stamper Brown argues that Democratic operatives manipulate women to view the GOP as hostile to women. She cites Pew data showing women losing jobs under Obama while men gained, claims the recovery benefits men more, and labels the narrative a political ploy. She labels Democrats as using women as pawns and notes her role as columnist and speaker.
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Safer roads in Kansas as alcohol crash toll drops
Officials credit education and tougher enforcement for lower alcohol related traffic deaths and injuries in Kansas. KDOT reports alcohol related deaths fell 45 percent from 138 in 2010 to 75 in 2011 while alcohol related crashes declined 12 percent from 2,801 in 2010 to 2,463 in 2011.
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Kansas Ignition Interlock Law Spurs Drop in Drunken Driving
An editorial notes Kansas reduced alcohol related fatalities after requiring ignition interlock devices for convicted drunken drivers. In 2009, 2,873 drivers used interlocks, a 45 percent rise from the previous year, with groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving advocating these measures. The piece calls for ongoing innovation, citing QR codes directing drinkers to taxi options and legal- financial consequence information.
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Holcomb School Board approves out of state travel
Online comment from GCTelegram.com praises the Holcomb USD 363 Board of Education decision to allow high school middle school and elementary Odyssey of the Mind teams to travel to Iowa. The discussion frames the action as calm and not a panic about future plans.
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The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number and will confirm before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length and must be under 500 words. Send to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or online at www gctelegram com to be considered.
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Wealthy freeloader calls for higher taxes on rich
Betsy Malcolm, on the Act Now organizing committee and Wealth for the Common Good, urges wealthy Americans to pay their fair share as she critiques tax cuts for capital gains and dividends. She cites Buffett and Romney to illustrate lower rates for unearned income and calls for public investment in education, infrastructure, and research.
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Ryan tax plan a cynical bid to cut taxes and boost spending
The column discusses House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan proposing deep cuts to federal income and corporate taxes while resisting capital gains tax increases. It criticizes the plan as relying on vague base broadening and credits lobbying power, with warnings about possible cuts to Medicare and education and the political difficulty of a fair flat tax. It questions whether Ryan is a dreamer or a con man and notes Ralph Nader as a contrasting figure.
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