Garden City seeks input on plastic bag litter
City officials and the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce urge public input on reducing plastic bag litter. An online survey and hard copy options at the City Administrative Center invite residents and businesses to weigh in on bag use and its impact on community appearance. Results go to the Environmental Issues Advisory Board for review.
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Plastic bag litter sparks town wide talk and ideas
SWKTalk.com discussion shows most respond that plastic bag trash is a nuisance. Solutions include bag fees or store bans, though stringent rules may not fully solve the issue. Emphasis on cleanup programs, signage, reusable bags, and community involvement beyond City Hall.
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Letters policy for The Telegram readers
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number for publication consideration. All letters are subject to editing for libel and length and will be confirmed before printing. General thank you notes are allowed. form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Fax 620-275-5165 Attn Editor or mail Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
First Amendment Text as Public Liberty Covenant
The First Amendment prohibits government from establishing religion or prohibiting free exercise. It also safeguards speech press and the right to assemble and to petition for redress of grievances. This foundational clause anchors democratic rights and limits governmental power.
Health reform reaches critical decision point for Obama
President Obama faces a pivotal choice as Congress weighs health reform. White House aims for a quick House Senate path to a hybrid bill expanding coverage without boosting deficits, but budget officials warn current bills fail to curb rising costs. Experts urge structural cost containment and coordinated care reforms to achieve affordable, broad coverage.
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Teen pregnancy rates rise after years of decline
A March NCES report shows teen birth rates up 5 percent from 2005 to 2007 while a 2007 CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey finds declines in teen sexual activity and increases in contraception use leveling off. The National Campaign cites about 730000 teen pregnancies annually and stresses long term costs and outcomes.
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Views on federal power and health care reform
DOUG NORD of Larned critiques expanding federal authority and a national health care program. He cites a $700 billion stimulus and daily interest costs, arguing local communities could fund trauma care and harvests without taxes. He warns centralized government undermines local initiative and individual rights.
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Obama reacts to Bergdahl capture in MSNBC excerpt
President Barack Obama praised the service of U S troops and their families while reacting to the news of Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl being captured. He said soldiers face harm daily in Afghanistan and Iraq and expressed hope for a good ending.
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