Congressional gadget ban faces House split opinions
In a Chattanooga Times piece, editor Dena Sattler argues the House should keep its electronic device ban on the floor to avoid distractions. She notes defense spending and Gates plan as key budget talks, urging lawmakers to balance the budget with prudent cuts and collaboration with the Pentagon.
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U.S
House of Representatives
Robert Gates
Gates
George W. Bush
Pentagon
Iraq
Afghanistan
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Dream Your Dreams Buffalo Jones Story auditions appeal
Duane West invites actors and volunteers to audition for a community musical about Jones saving the buffalo, aiming for a World Premiere fundraiser for United Way. All roles uncast, including walk-ons and limited dialogue parts, with Sunday auditions coordinated by director Brian Seagraves and musical director Bruce Spiller. Call numbers provided for details.
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Buffalo Jones
United Way
Jones
Brian Seagraves
Bruce Spiller
Duane West
Garden City
Telegram letters policy and submission guidelines
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone for verification. Letters may be edited for libel and length. General letters favored. form letters, poems, and testimonials are not printed. Send to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or via www gctelegram com.
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Tragedy in Tucson prompts call for calmer politics
Six people died including District Judge John M. Roll and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was critically injured after a Saturday shooting at a Safeway in Tucson Arizona. The piece urges civility, compromise, and responsible discourse, faulting inflammatory rhetoric and urging public reflection.
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George Bush
Giffords
Arizona
America
Sarah Palin
United States
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Palin
Roll
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Springfield
Illinois
Robert E. Lee
Lincoln
Farm Bill can drive climate action and conservation gains
The Farm Bill, renewed every few years, shapes U S agriculture and energy use. It funds conservation programs like CSP and EQIP that cut emissions and sequester carbon, while facing funding risks and political raiding threats. Julia Olmstead argues for explicit climate goals and boosted conservation funding to amplify climate benefits.
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Cancun
EPA
United States
America
Cost of public records fees fuels transparency debate
Doug Anstaett, executive director of the Kansas Press Association, argues that rising charges for public records hinder access and threaten sunshine laws. He cites costly copying and time fees, notes many records are now electronic, and warns fees may deter reporters and citizens from seeking information.
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Topeka Capital Journal
Kansas Press Association
EPA
Mike Merriam
Doug Anstaett
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