Panetta as CIA director choice signals restraint on torture
The Boston Globe endorses Leon Panetta as Obama chooses a manager with political savvy over pure intelligence experience to lead the CIA and end torture. Panetta, a former congressman and OMB director, is seen as capable of protecting the agency from politicization and defending its turf amid Washington power struggles. An El Paso Times note cites Western Refining CEO Paul Foster proposing a federal gas tax rise to $2 a gallon to spur energy innovation, while acknowledging current recessionary caution.
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Rice backs Egyptian bid for Gaza cease fire and peace
Secretary Condoleezza Rice said efforts can lead to a durable cease fire and sustainable peace in Gaza as Egypt mediates talks with Hamas and Israel. The U S abstained in the Security Council awaiting those talks.
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Telegram seeks signed letters to editor policy
The Telegram invites letters to the editor signed with writer’s address and phone number and notes all letters will be confirmed before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length, should be under 500 words, and are not for form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials.
Tane Triton: First Amendment pledge quoted in Congress text
A block of constitutional language defines the First Amendment rights. It prohibits laws restricting religion or free exercise, freedom of speech and press, and the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government. The passage outlines core protections and grievances redress mechanisms.
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Blagojevich's Revenge: Democratic Trap and Burris Pick
National Review columnist Rich Lowry critiques Illinois politics as Rod Blagojevich uses power to appoint a U.S. senator, facing Democratic fears of a Republican win, amid race politics and pressure over Roland Burris. The piece argues Democrats provoked the crisis and bears responsibility for the fallout.
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America the Outlier and the luck in success
Ellen Goodman argues Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers prompts a reexamination of success as a mix of luck and opportunity. She notes gender gaps, cultural scripts, and historical injustices shape fame and achievement, urging a society with genuine opportunities for all.
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Cupcake countdown to Obama's inauguration party plans
A journalist shares plans to celebrate Barack Obama's inauguration with chocolate and vanilla cupcakes in Garden City. The piece notes public relations ideas from Marcy Blum and reflects on Obama as an American success story, with commentary on media enthusiasm and national significance.
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