Battle of the Badges Blood Drive boosts donations in Kansas region
The Red Cross partners with local law enforcement and emergency services for a Battle of the Badges blood drive. From 2 to 7 p.m. Monday and Aug. 28 at the Church of the Nazarene, donors compete to give the most blood and recruit donors, earning bragging rights and a plaque for the winning team.
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Kansas
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Obscure Kansas Obamacare debate touches Morris stance
Online reader comments respond to a GCTelegram story about Rep. Larry Powell's local Kansas Senate race win and a grassroots surge. The remark disputes Morris could affect federal Obamacare, noting it is a federal mandate beyond state control. A separate item quotes Patrick DeHaan on gas price trends as Labor Day approaches.
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Food from Family Farms Act Could Shield Farmers From Drought
Mississippi farmers face severe drought costs as dairy and crop markets strain. High feed prices, reduced milk returns, and scarce grain threaten livestock farming. critics urge a disaster-ready policy with sustainable planting and fair pricing. Ben Burkett leads advocacy urging Congress to adopt eco friendly reform.
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America
National Family Farm Coalition
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University of Tennessee
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Mississippi Association of Cooperatives
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Kansas moderates urged to rethink party loyalty after primary
Leonard Rodenbur of Ingalls urges moderate Republicans and supporters of Steve Morris, Jean Schodorf, and Ruth Teichman to assess a party split in Kansas. He warns of Koch ads’ impact, tax shifts, education cuts, and minority rights changes under a more conservative Tea Party influenced GOP, calling for cross party alignment.
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Ruth Teichman
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Bill Graves
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Southwest Kansas
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Ingalls
Romney Ryan ticket sparks bold yet questioned choice
The Romney campaign chose Paul Ryan as running mate to energize the base amid attacks on Path to Prosperity and Medicare. Critics flag boldness over wisdom, noting Ryan’s Ayn Rand ties and a late amendment to disclose a trust worth up to five million.
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