Debate Stirs Over Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy Shift
Keith Kerr a gay retired brigadier general questioned Republican candidates about why the military cannot include gays and lesbians. He notes 10 000 discharges under DADT and that 28 retired officers urged repeal on the eve of the policy’s anniversary. Generals signaled support for open service and the need to welcome capable service members.
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Telegram invites signed letters to editor policy
The Telegram welcomes letters to the editor and requires signed submissions with writer address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment protects religion rights and free expression
The First Amendment states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise of religion. It also guarantees freedom of speech press assembly and petition.
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Kansas lawmakers face budget scrutiny amid AFP spending plan
Kansas legislators, facing a looming fiscal crunch, confront AFP Kansas calls for a 3.5 percent spending cap and a $213 million limit. Gov Sebelius and Senate President Morris say reaching the target is unlikely. education and health care cuts are debated as revenues rise to about $6.1 billion with a $500 million carryover.
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Americans For Prosperity
Kansas
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Afp-Kansas
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Senate
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Morris
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Venezuela vote defeat ends Chavez bid for lasting rule
The Venezuelan referendum defeat halted Hugo Chavez’s bid for immediate re election and sweeping powers. Analysts note parallels to Ortega and Pinochet as Chavez concedes but remains amid a broad clash between democracy and socialist aims. Voters in Caracas districts show growing political maturity, with 12 of 22 returning anti reform sentiment.
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Baduel
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Jitters and Spudnuts in a Christmas Chronicle
Dick King answers reader questions about holiday jitters and what to buy bake and what to do with old Christmas items. The piece reports on Spudnuts franchise history and notes Kansas voting patterns and humorous T shirt quips. It cites obesity trends in children and a turkey fatigue myth with L tryptophan.
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Topeka Capital-Journal
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