Open meetings urged for Sebelius transition teams
The Kansas transition groups funded with public money faced a legal challenge as news outlets sue in Shawnee County District Court over access. Governor-elect Sebelius favored invitation-only sessions, prompting resignation from one appointee who insisted on public presence when the people's business is discussed.
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Goveror
Kathleen Sebelius
Garden City Telegram
Shawnee County
Sebelius
Tion
Kansans
Kansas
David Adkins
Adkins
Bush Clinton quotes dominate as Bush questions Saddam
President Bush casts doubt on Saddam Hussein's intentions amid talks of disarmament. Former President Clinton comments on Democratic midterm losses. A U S Fish and Wildlife officer Chris Andrews describes encounters with wildlife smuggling at Ted Stevens Anchorage airport.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Inspection
Chris Andrews
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Washington Farewell at Fraunces Tavern Remembered
Historical note marks December 4 as the date Washington bade farewell to officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York in 1783. It also recalls James Monroe’s 1816 election, Harrison’s 1839 nomination, Tweed’s 1875 escape, Wilson’s 1918 voyage, and FDR’s 1942 WPA dismantling order.
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George Washington
Fraunces Tavern
New York
James Monroe
Virginia
United States
Whig Party
Harrisburg
William
Henry Harrison
William Marcy Tweed
New York City
Tammany Hall
Wilson
France
Franklin Roosevelt
Works Progress Administration
Battle in the middle of a faltering economy debate
The notice questions whether readers will curb holiday spending this year amid economic strain. The message invites voting or commenting on the topic at thebuzz gctelegram.com.
No More Whining About Politics From a Reformed Fan
A reader letter mocks criticism of a columnist who has vowed to stop sniveling and to support the president in all actions. The columner jokes about abandoning dissent and approving policy shifts from privatizing Social Security to tax cuts for the wealthy, while lampooning partisan rhetoric and a comical exchange about China’s leader.
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Republic
United States
Snivel
White House
Bill Clinton
James Sherman
Condi Rice
Oval Office
China
Yassir
Yassir Arafat
Middle East
U.N
Kofi
Sacrifice and restraint in any Iraq war outcome
Daniel Smith argues civilians and soldiers face heavy costs whether U.S. troops topple Saddam or Iraqis revolt. He warns that postwar rebuilding and sustained American sacrifice will shape Iraq's future, urging deep public stake and rapid peace efforts to protect liberties at home.
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Iraq
Saddam Hussein
U.S
Saddam
Baghdad
U.N
America
Germany
Italy
Asia
Japan
Korea
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Washington
Grenada
Panama
Persian Gulf
Yugoslavia
Afghanistan
United States
Good things all around in this corner of the state
The piece celebrates community fund-raisers, free concerts in Stevens Park, zoo events, parades, fairs, and reunions. It highlights strong attendance at Southwest Kansas Community Concerts, a new Arts Center on Main hosting 15 artists, and local student performances. It also mentions Capote’s 1959 connection to Finney County, a wind farm comment, a local wedding announcement, and light cultural notices.
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IEP
United Way
Stevens Park
Zoo
Finnup Park
Garden City
Pauline Joyce
the Woods Tea Company
Main
N. Main
Patterson Jewelry
Curtis Perez
The
Wanda Stallings
Bud Pickle
Kansas
Saudi Arabia
Pickle
Las Vegas
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Steve Delaney
Bill Draper
Delaney
Draper
Bush
Clinton
Thebuzz
Santa Gaus
Mr Clans’ Attorney
George Bush
al Gore
Inuteman Media Service
Daniel Smith
West Point
Friends Committee On National Legislation
FCNL
Washington, DC
Rob Houston
House On the Heights
Truman Capote
Holiday Magazine
Capote
Finney County
Clutter
Holcomb
Dolores Hope Sarden City
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