Kansas Capitol Cage Elevator Earns Official Status
Kansas lawmakers approved designating the 1923 antique cage elevator as the official elevator of the statehouse after a 300 million dollar restoration. The move comes amid fiscal strain from tax cuts, with critics arguing many needed programs are underfunded while the historic feature shines. No injuries were reported during the designation spotlight.
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Quotes From Garden City Editorial Circulation
An editorial staff curates online reader comments from GCTelegram.com responding to a trustees letter proposing due process elimination for community college instructors. The column notes a Richardson Zoo Director quote about cooperation. The piece also mentions today's zoo story detailing activities and two upcoming rhino arrivals.
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Mother Nature
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Kristi Newland
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Info
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general, form letters or testimonials not printed. address Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or editor at telegram online at gctelegram.com.
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Garland relay race charge tests Senate hearings
Opponents of Merrick Garland seize on an old summer camp relay race story to question his integrity as 52 of 54 Senate Republicans refuse hearings. The piece notes mixed GOP openness to meetings, Dan Milbank cites Collins and Grassley, and discusses possible political fallout if Clinton wins.
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Alaska
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Kelly Ayotte
New Hampshire
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Ohio
Ron Johnson
Wisconsin
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Nevada
Richard J. Durbin
Collins
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John Boozman
Arkansas
Washington Post
Mike DeBonis
Hillary Clinton
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Compassionate release and moral prison reform
A critic argues the US overuses lengthy sentences for non- violent offenders and exposes elderly and gravely ill inmates to inhumane conditions. Compassionate release, meant for dying inmates, remains underused and secretive, as one prisoner’s story shows. Bill, 68, died in prison after delayed care for stage 4 cancer, underscoring calls for policy change and humane releases.
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Court battles over judges reveal politics shaping the bench
Kansas columnist argues ongoing clashes over judicial power reflect partisan aims. President Clinton appointee Merrick Garland is debated as a moderate, while Kansas lawmakers discuss impeaching judges and limiting court authority. The piece traces the history of judicial review from Marbury v Madison to Marshall and notes Doll as author.
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PEN Center USA
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