Poverty in Kansas and Garden City deepens concerns
In Garden City and Finney County poverty exceeds state rates with over 14 percent in Garden City and higher county levels. Kansans in poverty rise over 30 percent since 2000. Emmaus House remains a steady lifeline as proposals unfold to protect and expand social services amid a turbulent economy.
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Bush Farewell Address Reflects Enduring Impact of 9/11
In his farewell address, President George W. Bush recalls how the nation moved forward after 9/11, acknowledging that many Americans could resume everyday life while he concedes his own lasting impression from the era. The remarks emphasize resilience, memory, and the nation's ongoing vigilance.
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Letters to the editor guidelines at The Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer contact details and phone numbers. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Keep letters under 500 words. general thank you notes are acceptable while form letters poems consumer complaints and business testimonials will not be printed. Respond via email fax phone or mail to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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The First Amendment Statement as Defined by U.S. Law
The passage presents the core protections of the First Amendment including religion speech press assembly and petition. It outlines limits on Congress to prohibit establishment of religion or interfere with free exercise. It anchors rights to express opinions freely and seek redress from government through peaceful assembly and petition.
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Pink slips and gig economy rise in NYC as MBAs join unemployed
Kathleen Parker notes a wave of layoffs hitting educated workers from MBAs to magazine marketers. A Daily Beast poll finds one third freelancing or holding two jobs, with 58 percent moving from staff roles to gigs. Unemployment climbs as the dream frays and recession chic emerges.
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Capitol Visitor Center opens amid air conditioned comfort
A satirical take notes the Capitol's new 580000 square foot Visitor Center cost 621 million dollars and aims to reduce the smell of visiting constituents. Senate Leader Harry Reid quips that the center will eliminate the need to hose down visitors entering the Capitol. Jim Hightower referenced for more information.
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Finney County Preservation Alliance Annual Meeting Notice
The Finney County Preservation Alliance invites all interested parties to a 7 p.m. meeting on Wednesday Jan 21 at the Downtown Vision office 413 N Main St Garden City. Windsor Hotel project review and officer elections planned with desserts and drinks provided.
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How Lincoln would see history
The essay argues that political cartoons celebrating Obama with Lincoln imagery reveal myths more than truths. It notes Lincoln did not deem Black equality and opposed slavery, yet valued preserving the Union above all. It concludes Americans keep surprising themselves while the Union endures.
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Leonard Pitts Miami Herald columnist contact info
Leonard Pitts is a columnist for the Miami Herald. The paper's office is at 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, Florida 33132. Correspondence can be sent via email to pitts@miamiherald.com.
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