Outlawing smoking in cars with children sparks debate
Kansas Senate panel dropped a Jan 25 amendment to ban smoking in vehicles with child passengers. Senator Haley plans to reintroduce it, but critics argue private cars are private property and urge better public service reminders instead.
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Senate debate push and crime cited in mixed remarks
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid demands a floor debate on Iraq, saying the president should hear Congress. Orlando police report astronaut Lisa Nowak claimed she aimed to scare a rival. police say Nowak wanted only to frighten her into talking to the male astronaut. An American fighter pilot remarks after a U.S. and British soldier death in Iraq in a friendly fire incident.
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Garden City Addresses for Local Commissioners
Garden City Commission at 301 N Eighth St Garden City KS 67846 and Finney County Commission at 311 N Ninth St listed for official notices. Addresses indicate where residents may submit documents or attend meetings related to city and county governance.
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Telegram invites signed letters to the editor
The Telegram requests letters to the editor be signed with address and phone, edited for libel and length, limited to 500 words, with thank you letters being general. Submissions accepted by email, fax, phone, or mail to Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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First Amendment Caps Text
The passage presents the First Amendment limits on government action regarding religion speech press assembly and petition. It outlines five protections: establishment clause free exercise free speech free press and the right to assemble and petition. The wording functions as a constitutional principle statement.
Health care reform gains momentum in national debate
The article outlines momentum for a major health care reform in the United States aimed at universal coverage by 2009. It notes rising uninsured numbers around 47 million, rising premiums, and evolving state efforts led by Massachusetts and California. It discusses tax policy, potential use of deductions or credits, and mentions Romney Obama Clinton and Wyden as key figures shaping the path toward individual universal coverage.
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Winter storms spark outages and humor in Prairie Village
Duane West reflects on back-to-back storms bringing rain snow and power losses from six hours to over two weeks. He praises KDOT crews, shares a humorous Elephant Stew recipe from Captain Jan Robinson, and notes residents’ resilience and humor amid harsh weather.
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Nemesis warns America pays for empire with freedom
Chalmers Johnson argues in Nemesis that empires abroad erode democracy at home and that the Bush administration has undermined constitutional limits, surveilled citizens, and driven the nation into war under false pretenses. The piece urges impeachment or cutting war funds, noting bipartisan reluctance.
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