Topeka aims to revive Sunflower expansion debate
Kansas lawmakers resume talks on an energy bill to clear the way for Sunflower Electric Power Corp. to add two 700 megawatt coal units at Holcomb. The effort, tied to environmental and political shifts including Sebelius and potential gubernatorial change, rests on House support as Speaker Mike O'Neal weighs chances to deliver.
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Telegram invites signed letters to editor nationwide
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First Amendment Text Summary Beacon
The First Amendment restricts Congress from establishing religion or prohibiting free exercise. It protects freedom of speech and the press, and the right of the people to assemble peacefully and petition the government for redress of grievances.
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Madoff Evil Reflections Across a World of Sin
The piece argues Madoff reflects universal flaws in humanity, not just individual wickedness. It cites Mort Zuckerman Rob Eshman and Rabbi David Wolpe, recalls Eichmann Dinur testimony, Dostoevsky and Colson, and notes collective complicity across faiths and eras.
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AIG bonuses spark political furor amid bailout costs
The piece argues that 165 million in bonuses to AIG employees inflames populist anger while a 170 billion in government aid remains a fraction of the total, calling for disentangling government from the financial sector. It notes counterparty exposure, executive behavior, and the political climate surrounding bailout reforms.
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Health care on life support in the US
The piece criticizes Barack Obama for failing to fix the economy and wars, arguing health care costs remain high and the system is flawed. It contends the United States trails other nations in life expectancy and infant mortality, highlighting 47 million uninsured and reliance on employment for insurance, calling for national health reform.
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