Online privacy bills and ALEC in political spotlight
The Oregonian notes citizen privacy concerns amid a broader online data debate while Congress weighs cyber security and breach notification. The Courier-Journal covers the American Legislative Exchange Council's influence with Coca-Cola and Pepsi resigning after Trayvon Martin case links, and calls for greater transparency of ALEC's agenda and funding.
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Pepsi
Western Kansas rail service and Amtrak funding debate
Online reader comments urge extending Amtrak Southwest Chief service to Pueblo and Colorado Springs as a funding solution in Western Kansas. A Western Kansas Community Foundation story notes a $3,500 Women of Purpose grant to the Garden City Family YMCA to boost women health programs.
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Women of Purpose
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Letters Policy for Garden City Telegram
The Telegram prints signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone. All letters are confirmed prior to publication and may be edited for libel and length. Form letters poems consumer complaints and business testimonials will not be printed. Send to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or online at gctelegram.com.
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War on religion fuels GOP appeal and backlash
Tina Dupuy argues the Republican push to frame politics as a war on religion backfired by tying religious liberty to attacks on women. She traces the rhetoric from birth control debates to the broader attack on rights, calling out figures like Darrell Issa and Reince Priebus and noting the risk of alienating faith communities.
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Taxman and immigrants pay taxes despite status
An opinion piece argues that undocumented immigrants contribute to tax revenues through payroll, sales, property, and income taxes, citing Mayra Hidalgo and 3 million others who paid $1.8 billion in 2010 via ITINs. It critiques U S policy, cites state laws in Alabama Utah South Carolina Indiana Georgia and Mississippi, and notes federal enforcement under Obama.
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Not so fast Mr President Michael Reagan defends Reagan legacy against Obama taxes
Michael Reagan argues Ronald Reagan would oppose Obama's tax increases and spending rise. He defends Reagan's record and Ryan budget, urging Obama to blame Senate delays instead of anti tax Republicans. He asserts Reagan would not align with current Democratic plans or higher corporate taxes.
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