Power and corruption in governorships echo through history
An editorial questions pay for play lobbying and abuse of power in Kansas and Texas. It notes Rick Perry's indictment over attempts to oust a county DA, Perry’s halt of 7.5 million for the Public Integrity Unit, and past Illinois governors. It cites Lord Acton on power corrupting and warns voters to choose cautiously.
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Barack Obama
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Dan Walker
Otto Kerner
Sam Brownback
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Lord Acton
Quote from readers on horses death story at Scott County corral
Editorially selected online response questions horses place in feedlots and mentions student interpreters role. Kurtis Jacobs district court administrator comments on a Garden City Community College job fair era hosted by Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Telegram letters policy for readers and submission rules
The Telegram explains letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s address and phone number and will be confirmed before publication. Letters are subject to editing for libel and length and must be 500 words or less. Thank you letters should be general. form letters poems consumer complaints and business testimonials will not be printed.
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Telework abuse shown in 2010 act findings
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist Tom Purcell notes a Government Executive report finding 19 paralegals at the Patent and Trademark Office who did minimal work while teleworking and received annual bonuses. Managers knew and used a special time code, costing the Treasury $5.1 million over four years.
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Ferguson coverage wars flash national media criticism
Michael Reagan argues the ills of Ferguson coverage reflect sensationalist national media and call for restraint. He contrasts Ferguson's ongoing protests with Chicago's unchecked violence, urging more measured reporting and deeper look at root causes rather than hype. He notes autopsies, grand juries, and incident reports are still pending.
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Theater of the Absurd mirrors Ferguson unrest in tone
A college theater class concept frames the Ferguson unrest after Michael Brown's death as theater of the absurd. The piece critiques media bias, public punditry, National Guard involvement, and racial tensions while noting contrasting pleas for calm from Brown’s parents and questions about coverage.
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