Sunflower expansion fight hits local economy and jobs
Local debate over Sunflower Electric Plant expansion at Holcomb highlights potential multibillion dollar economic impact and immediate losses. Gov. Sebelius administration blocked two coal plants, costing Garden City Community College a nearly 2 million federal job training grant. Lawmakers weigh environmental concerns, energy needs, and workforce development benefits for Kansas communities.
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Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Holcomb
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Rod Bremby
Bremby
Garden City Community College
GCCC
U.S. Department of Labor
Kansas
Kansas Statehouse
Jihad official vows revenge for militants killed by Israeli troops
Islamic Jihad leader Abu Ahmed declares that rockets and resistance will persist and promises vengeance after Israeli forces killed four of the group’s militants, signaling continued confrontation and retaliation plans.
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Islamic Jihad
Abu Ahmed
Telegram invites letters to the editor for publication
The Telegram requests signed letters with 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. general thank you notes may be printed. Form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment Text and Scope
The First Amendment limits Congress from establishing a religion or prohibiting free exercise. It protects freedom of speech and of the press, and secures the right to assemble peacefully and to petition government for grievances.
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Congress
Illinois gains a clean governor amid fiscal crisis
In Illinois Patrick Quinn becomes governor after Blagojevich impeachment. He faces a nearly $9 billion deficit, possible tax increases, and budget cuts while vowing ethics reforms by May 31. Quinn contrasts with Blagojevich, recalls Paul Simon, and backs a special election if Burris resigns.
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Rod Blagojevich
Illinois
Patrick Quinn
Quinn
Dan Walker
Washington
National Governors Association
White House
Blagojevich
FBI
State Comptroller
Paul Simon
Simon
Springfield
Roland Burris
Burris
Weighing the fallout of war for a cause
A veteran writer surveys military recruitment and veterans issues. He notes omissions in recruiting materials, rising noncombat deaths, missing soldiers, and PTSD cases. Pentagon spending, press complicity, and leadership debates shape policy under Bush and Obama. He urges commission inquiry on Afghanistan and veteran care. William A. Collins is cited.
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Navy
Pentagon
Donald Rumsfeld
Stars and Stripes
Eric Shinsecki
Veterans Affairs Department
George W. Bush
Iraq
Barack Obama
Afghanistan
Bush
Jodi Bell
Connecticut
Lawmakers push autism scholarship plan in Kansas
Rep. Lance Kinzer and Rep. Mike Riegerl propose House Bill 2227 to fund state scholarships allowing autistic students to switch to nonpublic or private services. Critics warn about public-school funding loss, while advocates cite Ohio and Florida as successful models with potential savings.
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Lance Kinzer
Mike Riegerl
Olathe
Flint Hills
Arizona
Florida
Georgia
Utah
Legislative Auditor General
Ohio
Kinzer-Riegers
IDEA
Kinzer-Rieger
State Board of Education
Kansas National Education Association
Susan Aud
Johns Hopkins University
Judith Loganbill
Wichita
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