Garden City challenges census count in appeal
Garden City officials contest the 2010 census showing a population drop from over 28 000 in 2000 to 26 658, arguing the true figure sits around 28 000 to 30 300. They point to areas with transient housing and language barriers, noting gains in school enrollment despite the decline and urging a thorough reanalysis to avoid funding and representation losses.
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Garden City
U.S
California
East Garden Village Mobile Home Park
Kansas finances under scrutiny and private legal costs
Online readers question state budget choices in Kansas after a story about hiring a private law firm to defend limits on family planning funding for abortion providers. A GCTelegram.com commenter notes government funds spent on crony legal services. The piece also cites Garden City YMCA staff remarks on anti bullying and day camp activities.
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Valerie Paxson
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Letters Policy for Garden City Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Submissions must be 500 words or fewer and general thank you letters or form/consumer messages may not be printed. Letters may be sent to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 or online at gctelegram.com.
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Debate at Polymouth Notch on Coolidge era ideals
The piece argues for a 2012 Republican victory to restore fiscal responsibility, citing Calvin Coolidge and Abraham Lincoln to stress limited government. It criticizes Democrats for deficit spending and urges candidates to study Coolidge's principles in Polymouth Notch Vermont.
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Calvin Coolidge
Obama’s bluff on debt limit escalates White House talks
A sharpened debt ceiling standoff unfolds as Obama frames any stopgap measure as a bluff. He dispatches warnings to Republicans amid dueling plans, while GOP leaders scramble with scarce options and a lack of firm spending cuts. The piece weighs political leverage, timing, and potential outcomes if no deal emerges before August 2.
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Mitch McConnell
McConnell
House
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Portman’s steady stance amid debt stalemate praised
Dana Milbank portrays Sen Rob Portman as a calm, practical figure in a debt limit crisis urging bipartisan action. Milbank notes Portman’s focus on results, willingness to work with the other side, and influence through committee work and taftian legacy while contrasting with more partisan peers.
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