Our View on No Child Left Behind Improvements Act
Editorial argues NCLB has both gains and flaws. It supports federal changes for flexibility and targeted funding, weaker emphasis on one size fits all measures, more English language support, and better testing. district level tweaks could help districts like Garden City USD 457 address staff needs while preserving meaningful student achievement.
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Erdogan vows steadfast values after electoral win rally
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose Islamic-rooted party secured a parliamentary victory, declares at a rally that concessions will not be made on the republic’s core values and principles, framing it as a promise to the nation.
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Telegram invites reader letters to editor
The Telegram welcomes signed letters with writer address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and edited for libel and length. Keep submissions under 500 words. General thank you notes and non business testimonials are not printed. Contact methods include email, fax, and phone numbers, or mail Attn Editor at 310 N Seth St Garden City KS 67846.
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The First Amendment Rights Language In Full
The text states Congress shall make no law honoring establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise. It also protects freedom of speech and of the press and the right to assemble peaceably and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Debate over Israel and the Zionist lobby
The piece argues that global Jewry is not united behind Israel and criticizes modern Zionism and the influence of the Zionist lobby. It cites Joel Beinin and Avigail Abarbanel, condemning censorship and praising open discussion, urging politicians to challenge AIPAC and to promote frank, fact-based debate on U.S. policy toward Israel.
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War Profiteers and Congressional Push for Arms
A critique of U S defense policy tracing how labor costs and political lobbying steer production of helicopters submarines aircraft carriers missiles and bombers. The piece argues profits jobs and state interests override military necessity and highlights figures like Joe Lieberman and William A Collins while noting MinutemanMedia.org distribution.
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ginormous words join Merriam Webster in 100 additions
An Associated Press report notes ginormous and other terms join Merriam Webster's collegiate dictionary. The update includes Crunk DVR IED telenovelas and gray literature. Editors defend staying power while critics doubt novelty.
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