Republicans Push to Weaken New Consumer Protection Bureau
The piece argues Senate Republicans block a head for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau delaying new rules on mortgages loans and credit cards. It cites potential recess appointments and calls GOP tactics harmful to governance. The column also notes vacancies in the federal judiciary and criticizes partisan obstruction ahead of elections.
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State strictness urged on Medicaid benefits eligibility
Online readers react to Gov Brownback’s plan to overhaul Kansas Medicaid, alleging abuse of benefits and urging tighter eligibility. Commenters reference misused funds and trust in officials, with mixed sentiments on reforms and implementation.
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Letters Policy Clarifies Telegram editor rules
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with author address and phone. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. General thank-you letters are accepted. form letters poems consumer emails or business testimonials will not be printed. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Online www gctelegram com
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Rubio as Romney running mate option shapes 2012 talk
Kathleen Parker analyzes Marco Rubio as a Romney vice presidential pick. The Florida senator’s Cuban heritage young age and Tea Party appeal are weighed against concerns about broad voter reach and past exile timeline misstatements. Rubio’s message, optimism, and policy stance are praised as potentially potent for a GOP coalition.
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Voter Suppression Tactics Across States Spark Alarm
In this critique, William A. Collins argues that Republican efforts in several states aim to disenfranchise voters by imposing strict ID requirements and curtailing early voting. The piece highlights deficits in fraud evidence, cites Brennan Center data on 5 million potentially deterred voters, and points to actions in Louisiana Florida Wisconsin and beyond.
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Look Ahead to 2012 Politics Centering on Moderates
Pundits and psychics forecast 2012 political dynamics. The center shifts shape party fortunes as moderates tilt outcomes, with Romney poised to drift toward the center to appeal beyond GOP hardliners while liberals and conservatives weigh purity versus electability amid Obama’s gradual centering.
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