Calls grow to suspend ethanol mandate amid drought and rising feed costs
The editorial urges ending the federal ethanol blending mandate and subsidies, arguing drought drives corn prices above eight dollars a bushel harming livestock and poultry sectors. It cites a 2010 CBO study and notes political difficulty and potential market disruption from any suspension.
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Quotes on Garden City festival and PETA suit
Online remarks from GCTelegram readers reference the 21st annual Tumbleweed Festival in Garden City. The Kansas AG's Office vows to defend the State Fair Board in a suit by PETA seeking to shield fairgoers from graphic animal slaughter images at a fair booth.
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Romney Romney Romney contrasts and Medicare reform take center stage
Romney shifts focus to substance over spectacle as he prepares for the Republican National Convention with calls for Medicare reform and spending cuts. Rubio and Ryan push a future-focused vision while Democrats defend the Roosevelt-Johnson model, arguing that reform is essential to prevent decline and debt crises.
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Call for a maximum wage to curb corporate excess
A national push argues for a cap on CEO pay tied to the lowest wage in a company. With minimum wage stuck at 7.25 and inflation eroding value, advocates like Larry Hanley cite World War II pay caps and a target of 100 times the lowest wage to restore fairness. The idea aims to spark a broad national dialogue on wage limits and wealth gaps.
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Gettysburg Address recalled amid modern civic divide
A reflective piece contrasts Lincoln’s unity vision with current partisan clashes. It cites The Gettysburg Address and quotes harsh 19th century editorials, then critiques contemporary leadership, urging civility and national renewal through shared ideals and faith.
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