Lawmakers poised to ban insider trading in Congress
The Poughkeepsie Journal and Denver Post comment on insider trading and the STOCK Act. The Senate passes the bill to require posting stock trades within 30 days, applying to Congress and federal workers. Obama signals intent to sign. In related notes, Komen Foundation faces scrutiny over funding Planned Parenthood amid abortion debates. Nancy Brinker apologizes for decisions affecting donor trust.
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Shale Lehning retires from pro basketball due to injury
Former Sublette and Kansas State standout Shale Lehning ends his basketball career early because of injury. Online readers respond with emotion noting his impact and retirement. A separate Garden City piece discusses a plan to repurpose a tour bus into a patriotic salute for US military members.
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Birth control debate turns on freedom of conscience
Kathleen Parker argues the current clash over Obama care centers on religious liberty, not contraception. She asserts the administration offers minimal conscience protections, cites Catholic leaders and Notre Dame fines, and warns against forcing faiths to violate beliefs for secular mandates.
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Whistleblowing Dangers and Political Protests Across Nations
Activists and officials discuss the risks of whistleblowing in the United States and abroad. The piece cites Medea Benjamin and Bradley Manning, notes WikiLeaks exposure, and covers potential legal protections, censorship, and proposed ag gag laws in multiple states.
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Romney advised strategy on unemployment boosts campaign pressure
The piece argues Obama administrations touted unemployment drops mislead by counting the unemployed, citing economist Jonn K. Lott about 12.8 million unemployed and 12 million out of the labor force. It urges Romney to spotlight real people losing jobs to frame the race and criticize policy.
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