Postal Service faces bailout risk amid aging tech
Florida Times-Union and other outlets warn Congress that the U S Postal Service may need a massive federal bailout as deficits exceed 8 billion dollars this year. They cite archaic systems, rising electronic bill payment, and calls to privatize to restore solvency. The Libya exit plan and U S Senate approval are noted alongside House concerns about costs and an exit strategy.
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Ulysses Voters Face Property Tax or Sales Tax Choice
Online readers debate whether a 1 cent sales tax should be approved to fund visitor needs or whether only Ulysses residents should bear the property tax increase. The quote cites Tracy Johnson, USD 457 Nutrition Services director, supporting health focused policies as part of child nutrition and wellness efforts.
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Letters Policy for The Telegram
The Telegram welcomes signed letters with writer address and phone number. Letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. They must be 500 words or less and general thank you letters are preferred. form letters poems consumer emails and business testimonials will not be printed. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Online www gctelegram com Phone 620 271
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Colbert Mock Campaign Finance in Washington Stunt
Stephen Colbert mocked U.S. campaign finance laws outside the FEC claiming a blessing for a unlimited funds SuperPAC. Experts say real abuses lie in Supreme Court rulings and donor disclosure gaps, with massive independent expenditures and few enforcement consequences.
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Quaker Lobby urges action on federal budget deficit
Jim Cason of Friends Committee on National Legislation argues for serious budget cuts and tax reform to reduce deficits. He criticizes House and Obama plans as insufficient and urges Congress to cut Pentagon spending and restore taxes on the wealthy, stressing moral choices for future society. Distributed by OtherWords.
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California bill adds LGBT and disability groups to curriculum
Public schools would be required to include contributions of gays lesbians bisexual and transgender people and those with disabilities in social studies lessons. The measure SB 48 passed partisan lines amid objections it labels sexual orientation as a disability and risks indoctrination, with Gov. Brown undecided.
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