Court ruling bars Pledge of Allegiance sparks political fallout
The 9th U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld that reciting the pledge violates the First Amendment drawing quick backlash. President Bush and Senate leaders condemned the decision while lawmakers pushed a denunciation and debate over religion in public life.
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Reactions rally to pledge ruling as under God sparks debate
Members of Congress and the Justice Department react to a federal appeals court ruling that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools is unconstitutional due to the words under God. They urge defense of tradition, urging Senate action, Supreme Court reversal, and national unity amid the controversy.
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Kansas governor race options stir voter sentiment
The Kansas governor race moves into full swing with Republicans Shallenburger Kerr Knight Moore and Democrat Sebelius. Readers weigh in on whether the slate offers enough choices or if more options are needed.
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Fructose price fixing case heads to trial in civil court
The Seventh Circuit in Chicago reversed a 2001 ruling, allowing ADM Cargill Staley American Maize and CPC to face a civil trial over a 1991 to 1995 HFCS price fixing conspiracy. The decision, citing Sherman Act provisions on tacit agreements, warns of potential multi‑billion penalties and signals broader industry litigation vulnerability.
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Healthier US fuels debate over liberty and duty
Kathleen Parker critiques President Bush health push arguing government overreach risks turning should into must. She contrasts personal choice with nanny state rhetoric while praising self discipline. The piece questions a national fitness drive amid post 9 11 tensions and calls for individual responsibility.
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Death by poverty and the child care crisis in America
Marian Wright Edelman of the Children's Defense Fund argues the nation fails working families by denying affordable child care. She cites 22 000 names on Florida’s waiting list and vast underfunding, urging Congress and President Bush to expand the Child Care and Development Block Grant and end child poverty.
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