Browns and Davis to debate at fair kickoff
In the Kansas State fair season kickoff debate plan Gov. Sam Brownback and Democratic challenger Paul Davis have accepted invitations. Libertarian Keen Umbehr seeks inclusion but has not yet received an invite.
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Should Libertarian Umbehr be allowed in Sept gubernatorial debate
The Kansas debate hosts set entry rules requiring a 5 percent poll showing 50 thousand dollars in non personal funds and a staffed office. Libertarian Umbehr has met two criteria but lacks the 50k. He declined donations to meet it and blames WIBW for excluding him. His fundraising struggles reflect voter interest in his campaign.
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Medical marijuana debate prompts calls for action
Readers argue that studies and federal findings should move medical marijuana to Schedule II or III, asserting decades of evidence on epilepsy, cancer survival, and lower perceived danger. The FCEDC notes community interest in senior living.
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The Telegram accepts signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone number. Letters will be edited for libel and length and confirmed before publication. Address letters to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 6784.
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McDonnell marriage saga mirrors political scandal soap
CNN veteran Bob Franken analyzes the Virginia governor and his wife Maureen amid the Jonnie Williams bribery case. The piece portrays a failing marriage, lavish spending, and public sham of family images used for political gain, while questioning collateral effects on leadership legitimacy.
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Weighing Welfare Reform and Self-Sufficiency Lessons
A column argues deadlines build effort and critics welfare as a disincentive. It cites Robert Rector of The Heritage Foundation noting 16 times higher spending since Johnson's War on Poverty, yet poverty persists. It warns welfare can erode work habits and intergenerational independence while urging program reforms to encourage self-sufficiency.
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