People Informing People Established 1906
History notes mark 1906 as the founding year of the community information network. The Telegram era reference highlights a local media initiative aimed at informing residents and sharing public notices across the region.
Sebelius Nominated to Lead Health and Human Services
President Obama taps Kathleen Sebelius for HHS secretary amid Daschle withdrawal. The Kansas former governor and insurance commissioner faces a vast reform agenda and a divided legislature, with aims to expand coverage and curb costs while steering national health policy.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Obama
Tisan
Washington
Kansas
America
Sebelius
Kansas Health Policy Authority
Obama urges Congress to overcome lobbyist resistance
President Barack Obama declares the system serves the powerful and well connected, but states he works for the American people and demands Congress move past lobbyist resistance to enact changes.
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Washington
Barack Obama
Congress
Letters to the Editor guidelines for The Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number, states all letters will be confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Letters should be under 500 words, general thank you notes may be accepted, but form letters poems consumer complaints or testimonials will not be printed. Contact details and mailing address provided.
First Amendment text for religious and press freedoms
The First Amendment states no law establishing religion or prohibiting free exercise. It also protects the freedom of speech and the press and the right to peaceably assemble and to petition the Government for grievances.
Parkinsons fragile path to governorship amid party shifts
AP reports Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson enjoys legislative regard as he nears potential elevation to governor if Kathleen Sebelius leaves for HHS. Once a GOP kingpin, Parkinson switched parties in 2006 to run with Sebelius. Democrats question his loyalty while Republicans voice lingering mistrust as Obama nominates Sebelius.
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PEKA
Mark Parkinson
Kansas
Parkinson
Republican Party
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Barack Obama
U.S
Kris Kobach
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas Gop
Beth Martino
Obama
HHS
White House
Kansas Democratic Party
Larry Gates
Senate
Steve Morris
Hugoton
Mark
Kansas House
House
Mike O'Neal
Hutchinson
Bob Dole
U.S. Senate
Bill Graves
Congress
Morris
O’neal
Kobach
GOP
Washington
Tom Sawyer
Wichita
Democratic Party
Mixed signals on immigration from Obama era policy debate
The piece surveys President Obama’s immigration stance amid a shaky economy. It notes a border security vote for a wall, support for comprehensive reform, and mixed signals after a Bellingham raid. It cites Xi America’s Voice and DHS data on deportations and suggests executive action debates.
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Congress
Barack Obama
United States
Obama
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Bellingham
Wash
Mexico
Central America
America’s Voice
America
Department of Homeland Security
ICE
U.S
Chimp Cartoon Sparks Debate Over Race and Patriotism
Opinion piece condemns a New York Post cartoon for racial implications while defending free speech notions. It argues the caricature reflects deep distrust and urges continued Black History Month relevance amid politics and Obama era responses. It cites mail-in claims of Obama being alien and lampoons sensationalism in media.
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New York Post
Post
Barack Obama
White House
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