Credibility questioned over Rice statements on pre 9/11 briefing
Congressional report challenges Condoleeza Rice claims that the May 2002 briefing to President Bush contained only a general warning. It states the briefing before the September 11 attacks included intelligence on al Qaeda plans to infiltrate the US with explosives. Critics say the administration misled the public and officials question White House credibility.
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Condoleeza Rice
Congress
Rice
al- Qaida
United States
Bush
State of the Union
Saddam Hussein
Niger
White House
Osama bin Laden
Ballart and Bush quotes on Hope and Afghan warlords
Text cites President Bush praising Ballart and Bob Hope as entertainment legends. Human Rights Watch expert Brad Adams accuses Afghan warlords backed by soldiers and police of kidnapping extortion robbery and rape in a critical report. A Martha and Bill express desire to avoid the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and muddled town politics.
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Afghanistan
United States
United Kingdom
Karzai
Kabul
Brad Adams
Human Rights Watch
Martha
Bill
Trail safety plea from Garden City cyclist
Grandfather Travis C Polk urges motorists to slow for Talley Trail crossings after witnessing near collisions. He cites widespread use by families, joggers, and riders and notes the need to protect children and seniors while continuing safe miles on the trail.
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Talley Trail
Travis C. Polk
Garden City
Telegram feedback options for editor response
The Telegram invites reader input via email fax or phone. A mailing address is provided at 310 North Seventh Street Garden City Kansas 67846 with Attn Editor.
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
Fragmentary legal phrase about rights and freedoms
The text appears to reference constitutional protections related to religion free exercise speech press and assembly, but the fragment lacks a clear subject or context to identify a specific case or article. It resembles a quoted provision or summary of fundamental rights.
Democrats face tax clash as voters seek fair share
A Washington Post analysis notes voters want tax reform that targets loopholes and shelters used by the wealthy and corporations, with many backing higher Social Security taxes on all earnings and curbs on offshore havens. It explores whether Democrats can turn tax policy into a winning issue against Bush era cuts.
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Ronald Reagan
GOP
Reagan
Walter Mondale
Republican National Committee
Stan Greenberg
Greenberg
Bill Clinton
al Gore
Bush
Bermuda
Steve Forbes
Grover Norquist
Gore
Democratic Leadership Council
Will Marshall
Bob Graham
John Edwards
Marshall
Will and Power in the obesity debate and environment
Ellen Goodman argues the obesity crisis shifts from personal willpower to environmental factors. She cites industry marketing, school vending, and the need to redefine fat as a public health issue. Kraft and tobacco links are noted, with calls to reduce junk food in schools and regulate advertising to kids.
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Ben and Jerry’s
Will and Power
Yale
Kelly Brownell
America
Greg Cruser
Kraft
Philip Morris
Altria
Margo Wootan
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Los Angeles
New York
Massachusetts
Maine
Wootan
McDonald’s
Brownell
Closure in a nation’s quest to capture Saddam and bin Laden
A reader reflects on the prolonged Afghan and Iraqi campaigns seeking Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden. He argues the effort must persist until both are captured, criticizing rhetoric and urging concrete action to prevent further loss of life. The piece cites President Bush and a relative of a fallen soldier as a counterpoint to calls for escalation.
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Afghanistan
Iraq
Osama bin Laden
Saddam Hussein
Evan
Saddam
Africa
Middle East
bin Laden
al-Qaida
Bush
Mary Kewatt
Edward Herrgott
Baghdad
Newsweek Magazine
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Washington Post
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Ellengoodman
Globe.com
Brett Riggs
Riggs
Garden City Telegram
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