Food stamp debate stalls cuts in Senate amid farm bill talks
The Senate debates the 2012 Farm Bill with a proposed 4.5 billion dollar cut to the SNAP program over ten years. Democrats and Republicans blocked Rand Paul's amendment to slash benefits in half while Gillibrand seeks a cap on crop insurance subsidies to pay for restoring cuts. The piece notes SNAP's reach, poverty impact, and calls for preserving benefits as a shield against hunger. It also touches on USPS pricing concerns linked to a deal with Valassis, prompting scrutiny from lawmakers and industry groups.
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Kansas agriculture HQ relocation sparks online debate
GCTelegram readers respond to a Kansas Department of Agriculture move proposal from Topeka toward Manhattan or southwestern Kansas. Posters urge economic benefits for Western Kansas and note Finney County as a potential community cookbook beneficiary. Marty Dinkel, Finney County RSVP director, discusses fundraising via a county cookbook.
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The Telegram invites signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Address Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Phone numbers listed and emails may be used for contact.
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Contempt vote over Holder tests limits of justice and politics
Republicans push to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt as they argue over the Fast and Furious gun program and the death of border agent Brian Terry. The feud centers on executive privilege and whether the Obama White House knew about gun-walking while the Justice Department HMS investigates.
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Reporter Munro interrupts Obama fueling bar lowering in politics
The Daily Caller reporter Neil Munro interrupted President Obama during an immigration policy address, drawing wide debate. Tucker Carlson defended him while critics likened the act to past dramatic interruptions. The piece argues civility and open discourse depend on journalists not derailing public statements.
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Obama expands DREAM like policy for young undocumented workers
Janet Napolitano directs all agencies to stop automatic deportations of qualifying undocumented youths and grant work permits. The policy, resembling the DREAM Act, covers those brought before 16 who have five years in the United States, stay in school, and avoid trouble. It broadens eligibility via ICE and naturalization processing, potentially aiding thousands of new Americans and shaping political dynamics ahead of November elections.
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