Kansans react as court redraws House districts
The Kansas redistricting court ruling shifts House 123 boundaries, affecting Garden City races. Candidates faced a tight noon filing deadline, with Doll and Mesa contested in District 123 as districts realigned for population changes. Debate over timing and eligibility follows the new lines.
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Quotes Reflect Debate Over Feeding Programs and Voter ID
Local readers comment on a story about USDA Summer Feeding in Garden City where critics oppose war spending and support feeding children. Steve Irsik of Gray County condemns delays, urging focus on citizenship proof for new voters under Kris Kobach’s voter ID law.
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Summer meals help curb child hunger in summer months
Community groups and schools struggle to meet summer hunger needs as program reach remains limited. Only 2.8 million children received summer lunch on an average day in July 2010, about 1 in 7 of those in school meals. Programs lack hours, outreach, and funding, while transportation and paperwork barriers hinder access. expanding sites and keeping them open longer could reduce hunger and create jobs. Marian Wright Edelman of the Children’s Defense Fund is cited. distributed by OtherWords.
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Obama faces new setback as Bryson cited for felony hit and run
The White House and journalists confront a fresh crisis as commerce secretary John Bryson is cited for a felony hit and run after weekend incidents including rear ending a Buick. Jay Carney deflects questions, Bryson takes medical leave, and Obama aides warn of tougher days amid a string of political woes.
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Wisconsin recall election exposes union backlash re politics
A chapter argues Wisconsin voters backed Governor Walker in a recall, highlighting exit polls showing 18 percent would vote Obama later. It suggests outside money played a role, notes high pre-decision polling, and portrays unions as blamed for excesses while linking to Gilded Age themes and a conservative backlash.
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