Center Street sidewalk plan faces local pushback in Garden City
Garden City Commission backs walk friendly goals and a $250000 Kansas DOT grant to install about 225 miles of sidewalks near schools. Center Street homeowners oppose, citing property values and safety concerns though others see benefits for safety, fitness and access to St Dominic School Alta Brown Elementary YMCA and shops.
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Quotes challenge Romney on immigration plan response
Online readers dispute Mitt Romneys immigration stance as comments at GCTelegram com react to a story on his proposed approach. In another note, Will Livsey of American Airlines cites June growth as traffic rises at Garden City Regional Airport after Dallas service began in April.
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Special interest interference in Cuban politics and U S elections
Alan Jilka reflects on Fidel and Religion and the influence of money in politics. The column critiques campaign finance, Citizens United, Super PACs, and the 2012 presidential race highlighting Romney, Santorum, Gingrich, Adelson, Obama, and Priorities USA. It argues for constitutional reform to curb special interest power and promote accountable government.
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Low wage pandemic dominates national inequality debate
Peter Edelman argues that low wage work fuels poverty and strains democracy. He cites 103 million people earning under twice the poverty line, fading safety nets, TANF cuts, and rising food stamp reliance, urging policy focus on both top wealth and bottom hardship.
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NHS warning for America from UK health care shakeup
Cal Thomas argues NHS rationing and cost cutting illustrate a possible U S future under Obamacare. He warns of end of life care pressures and drug shortages, urging resistance to more government health programs. He cites patient stories and quotes from UK officials as lessons for the United States.
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