Obama's rejection of public campaign funding marks first in US history
The Star Ledger notes Barack Obama's decision to forgo public financing, risking the three decade old program. It cites his $265 million primary haul and argues the system limits growth of campaigning while may be outdated. It questions McCain Feingold reforms. It also references offshore drilling calls by Bush and energy policy context.
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Star-Ledger
Newark
N.1
Barack Obama
Obama
John McCain
McCain
Republican National Committee
Telegram invites signed letters to editor
The Telegram outlines submission rules for letters to the editor including required signature writer address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Letters should be 500 words or less with general thank you notes and non printing form letters poems or testimonials.
First Amendment Text Summary Card
The First Amendment limits Congress on religion free exercise speech press assembly and petition. It prohibits establishment of religion and guarantees a redress of grievances through government petitions.
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Congress
Senators exploited by Countrywide loans probe
The piece outlines how Senators Chris Dodd and Kent Conrad, both Democrats, benefited from Countrywide Financials Friends of Angelo program. It notes Conrad’s 2004 loan and an eight unit purchase financed by Countrywide, plus Dodd’s potential $75,000 in mortgage savings. It cites reactions from Chuck Schumer and Barack Obama and connects broader bailout and Bank of America ties to Dodd.
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U.S
Connecticut
Chris Dodd
North Dakota
Kent Conrad
Countrywide Financial
Friends of
Angelo
Countrywide
Angelo Mozilo
Conrad
Mozilo
Wall Street Journal
Sen
Congress
Senate Budget Committee
Chuck Schumer
Barack Obama
Dodd
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
Bank of America
Washington Examiner
PAC
Sens
Gloucester Pregnancy Pact Myth Unmasked in Media Frenzy
The Gloucester High School pregnancy pact story is debunked as an urban legend. Critics note the media frenzy, reveal 17 pregnant teens overall, and urge families to discuss sexuality and values at home rather than chase sensational narratives.
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Gloucester High School
Gloucester
Massachusetts
Time Magazine
Jamie Lynn Spears
Holyoke
Mass
West Young Media
Texas
Patricia Quinn
Massachusetts Alliance On
Quinn
Green food movement questions sustainability and local sourcing
The piece recalls spinach and tomato scares and notes 650 salmonella cases in 34 states, including Kansas. It questions FDA tracing, promotes local farms and farming networks, mentions Oklahoma Food Cooperative, and imagines a Kansas version to boost local, sustainable food and green energy connections.
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Garden City
Food and Drug Administration
Kansas
Associated Press
Tennessee
Ohio
Michigan
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Food Cooperative
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Nationalreview
Rich Lowry King
Syrrun
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Globe.com
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