Patriot Act touted as war on terror tool in White House briefing
A Bush administration briefing by Attorney General John Ashcroft highlights more than 30 Patriot Act success stories in prosecuting terrorists and criminals. The report argues the act disrupts al Qaeda operations while critics warn of overreach into private lives and civil liberties amid calls to refine law before sections expire in 2005.
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Troops train Afghan Army ahead of Oct elections
Staff Sgt. Tina Mullins and husband Staff Sgt. Michael Mullins, both from Indiana, prepare for deployment to Afghanistan as Guard troops from 16 states train the Afghan National Army for the October 9 presidential vote. Activists press for paper ballots amid fears of paperless voting systems. Israeli leader Shimon Peres questions Ariel Sharon's use of the Labor Party to stay in power.
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Bee forum contact details for Telegram readers
The Telegram invites reader input via email fax or phone and provides mailing address for Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden. It lists phone numbers 275-2704 and 276-6862 with extension 201 and directs correspondence to Attn Editor. The brief notice seeks reader feedback.
First Amendment text cited in constitutional definition
The First Amendment limits government actions on religion speech press assembly and petition safeguarding free expression and religious liberty as a core constitutional guarantee.
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Congress share blame for faulty Iraq intel, says columnist
The piece argues Congress bears responsibility for misleading intelligence used to justify the Iraq war. It cites oversight limits, historical CIA scandals, and calls for accountability while noting some legislators ignored lengthy intel reviews. It questions the fate of weapons of mass destruction and endorses Saddam Hussein's ouster as improving global safety.
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Citizens urged to vote support government and contact officials
Dr. James Dobson emphasizes citizen involvement in politics and voting. The piece urges voter registration and exercising the right to vote, contacting senators Brownback and Roberts, and praising Ward Loyd for his leadership in education and reform. It also notes praying for officials and supporting government through letters, calls, and cards.
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KATESOL/BE backs HB 2145 for in state tuition
Robert Bruce Scott urges Kansans to support HB 2145 granting in state tuition to immigrant students who meet strict requirements. He praises Topeka leaders from both parties and calls for welcoming policies that encourage undocumented immigrant families to stay, study, graduate, and contribute to Kansas economy and society.
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Kansas News Tidbits and Community Notes
A collage of local items mentions Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton projections, Topeka magazine ties, Garden City Legion updates with Canadian fishing anecdotes, bingo income, humor quotes, We Kan! Awards at the Kansas Sampler Festival, word curiosities and a proposed mural project by muralist David Loewenstein in North Main.
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