Walter Reed failures tarnish veteran care at flagship hospital
The Washington Post findings show cockroaches mice mold and wall damage at Walter Reed Army Medical Center alongside delays in treatment meals and services. Officials take responsibility yet deny full awareness. The White House orders swift inquiry led by Bob Dole to address long wait times for veterans and systemic problems in military hospitals.
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Plane crash child tragedy prompts inquiry on oversight
Indiana State Police Sgt. Bursten laments the eight year old girl strapped into a tiny plane that her father flew into a house with his mother in law inside. Sen Nelson says lawmakers will press to uncover why concerns were ignored in the Walter Reed Medical Center matter.
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Letters to the editor guidelines at The Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number and confirms publication after editing for libel and length. Letters should be under 500 words with general thank you notes acceptable. Form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Fax and mailing details provided.
Gardasil vaccine saga shows risk of vaccine mandates
Merck faced a backlash over Gardasil as lobbying and political maneuvering sparked suspicions about vaccine mandates. Despite FDA approval and high efficacy against HPV strains, abstinence groups, libertarians, and some doctors raised cost and safety concerns. The piece notes the vaccine’s safety and the need for broad access while warning that excessive suspicion harms daughters’ health.
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Family Research Council
Tony Perkins
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Rick Perry
Texas
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Gardasil
GlaxoSmithKline
American Legion Auxiliary Membership Rules and Benefits
The American Legion Auxiliary invites eligible women and families of veterans to join, detailing wartime service dates from World War I through the Persian Gulf War and family eligibility including spouses and descendants. Members gain benefits such as life insurance, eye care discounts, and prescription cards, with joining suggested through the local American Legion club in Garden City.
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Hollywood embraces global warming satire and Gore under fire
Charley Reese argues about Al Gore and Hollywoods treatment of global warming. He notes Fox News and conservative critics attack Gore while hypocritically maintaining wealth and travel habits. He questions human impact on climate, downplays urgency, and ends praising Gores humor with a poke at political pundits.
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