Immigrant detention rules spar over PRELA protections
The column argues DHS seeks to exempt immigrants in detention from the Prison Rape Elimination Act rules, asserting Congress intended coverage for detainees. It notes co sponsors Wolf and Scott, a 2006 Los Angeles hearing, and criticizes DHS versus DOJ authority while commenting on GOP debate participation and Rep Steve King’s stance on Trump moderated events.
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Congress
Department of Homeland Security
Frank R. Wolf
R-Va
Robert C. Scott
D-Va
Los Angeles
Department of Justice
Mitt Romney
Jon Huntsman
Ron Paul
Donald Trump
Michele Bachmann
Rick Perry
Trump
Newsmax
ION Television
Des Moines
Newt Gingrich
Rick Santorum
Sioux City
America
Iowa
King
Donald
Community voices on school finance and travel trends
Online readers react to Gov. Sam Brownback’s K-12 finance overhaul while Garden City officials note increased travel. A commenter argues students over 16 should exit the system to avoid hindering others, and Aviation Director Rachelle Powell cites more families vacationing as travel rises, tied to airport funds.
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Gctelegram.com
Sam Brownback
Garden City
Rachelle Powell
Telegram letters policy outlines submission rules
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number and confirms them before publication. Letters are edited for libel and length and must stay under 500 words. General thank yous and form letters are discouraged. Write Attn Editor Garden City Kansas address or email for submission.
Obama's 60 Minutes interview and promises questioned
The piece argues President Obama misled voters with promises from 2008 and 2009, noting rising unemployment, questioned jobs data, and a perception of gridlock. It contrasts his remarks on a long-term Washington turnaround with ongoing stalemate and critiques Senate Democrats and housing aid effectiveness.
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Pee Obama
60 Minutes
Steve Kroft
Washington
Richmond
Obama
Ed Luce
Financial Times
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington Post
Glenn Kessler
Florida
Rasmussen Reports
CBS
CBS News
Stephanie Condon
Bush
Supreme Court
Congress
Senate
House
Barack Obama
Occupy movement links farmers to food justice in protest
Jim Goodman from Wisconsin argues that corporate control of farming and the food system harms producers and consumers. He cites market consolidation, price gaps, and Wall Street influence, urging a shift toward locally grown, healthy food and fair credit and prices for farmers.
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Wall Street
Occupy
OWS
Zuccotti Park
New York
Food Justice Movement
America
Monsanto
Cargill
DuPont
Kraft
Tyson’s
Merry Christmas and the War on Holiday Civility
A reflective column argues that public holiday greetings should be sincere and considerate. It critiques superficial season slogans, urges genuine kindness, and recalls Christian teachings about peace and restraint in expressing faith during Christmas.
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Bethlehem
Jesus
Christ
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Mario Savio
Jim Goodman
Wisconsin
Family Farm Defenders
National Family Farm Coalition
Otherwords.org
Danny Tyree
Tyreetgrades
Aol.com
Cagle Cartoons Inc
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