War refugees face U S visa barriers and aid needs
The Kansas City Star argues the United States should speed up resettlement for Iraqi and Afghan refugees, expand visa categories, and remove legal roadblocks. It notes 7,000 yearly slots, a rise but still low, while urging Congress to act. It also reports FDA inspector declines post 2003 and 2006 drops, and calls for funding to restore food safety oversight.
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Garden City and Finney County Addresses Listed
The text provides official mailing addresses for Garden City Commission at 301 N Eighth St Garden City Kansas 67846 and Finney County Commission at 311 N Ninth St. These locations indicate where civic matters or notices may be submitted or received.
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Giuliani's executive edge fuels GOP nomination bid
The piece argues Giuliani's appeal lies in executive prowess gained as New York City mayor amid crisis. It contrasts his hands on, detail driven governance with Bush style, notes Romney rivalry, and cites Siegel on Giuliani's mind for statistics teamwork and effort. It references Leadership and State of the City, and discusses accountability and temperament.
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Hastert and the Medicare loophole miracle
Public Campaign accuses Denny Hastert of secretly inserting four Senate House conference changes that favored Aon Corp and Sterling Life Insurance in the Medicare bill. The piece portrays the move as a sleazy, unvoted giveaway and urges public funding of campaigns to curb such acts. Jim Hightower is cited as author.
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Doctor Maxfield Remembered for Teaching and Kindness
Irene Mnruh of Garden City recalls Dr. Maxfield as a physician who lectured nursing students at St. Catherine Hospital in the 1950s, delivering many babies during night shifts and earning deep respect for his pleasant manner and dedication. Donna Houghton of Belgrade, Mont seeks researchers on hantavirus deaths in Gallatin County.
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Telegram invites signed letters to editor
Garden City readers are invited to submit letters to the Telegram editor. Letters must be signed with writer’s address and phone number and will be confirmed before publication. They may be edited for libel and length and should be under 500 words.
Constitutions First Amendment Text Summary
The passage states that Congress shall not establish a religion nor prohibit its free exercise, nor abridge speech or press, and it protects the right of the people to assemble peacefully and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Crazy lottery spending and taxes lessons from a dream list
A reflective piece notes how lottery winners often blow winnings on luxury foods, rare cars, mansions, and oceanfront property. It cites Serendipity’s $1000 sundae, Tropicana’s $15,000 chocolate brownie, and multimillion home and car buys, then warns taxes can erase gains and urges cautious spending.
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