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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 2009
Page
4
The Telegram marks its 1906 founding year as a beacon of community reporting and public information, highlighting its long tradition of connecting readers with local and national news through a people centered approach.
State figures show Kansas unemployment at 4.9 percent in December, up from 4.8 percent in November, as nationwide rates reach a 16 year high. Initial unemployment claims numbered 37,482, more than double December 2007. Finney County at 3.4 percent bucks trend while Bonanza BioEnergy in Garden City asserts financial rumors are unfounded with 32 workers and projected yearly profit. Economists warn of further layoffs ahead, urging firms to adapt and seek efficiency.
Marshall University student Sarah Bonham of Huntington W Va notes that playing in the snow is the main activity as winter storms shut down schools in several states.
The Telegram invites letters to the editor signed with the writer s address and phone number and states all letters will be confirmed before publication. Edits for libel and length apply. Letters should be under 500 words and general thank you notes are acceptable.
A fragment of the First Amendment text states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. It also guards freedom of speech and of the press and the right to assemble and petition for grievances.
Cal Thomas argues Republicans oppose heavy government borrowing while Obama seeks a trillion dollar stimulus. He criticizes subsidies and calls for personal responsibility, downsizing government, and returning to basics to revive the economy. He cites GOP leaders and questions the stimulus plan’s effectiveness and motives.
Rich Lowry argues the payroll tax cut offers faster relief than a large stimulus and could be temporary or permanent. He contrasts Democratic preference for spending with GOP hopes for tax cuts, noting the immediate impact on workers’ pay and employer costs while warning about long term fiscal risks.
Harris Group reports 11.7 percent of Kansans lived below poverty in 2007 with 319000 in poverty including 123000 children. Policy experts propose practical steps for health reform and anti poverty measures, such as medical debt reforms, tobacco user fees for funding, and small business insurance pools, led by Corrie L. Edwards of the Kansas Health Consumer Coalition.
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