GOP split over Dole as Brownback defends Reagan era unity
Our View editor notes a rift in the GOP as Ted Cruz targets Dole and McCain, while Sam Brownback defends unity calling Reagan inclusive. The piece cites Koch funded groups and Kansas politics, arguing the Brownback regime suppresses dissent and elevates a radical conservative agenda.
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Editorial asks Kansas readers to weigh in on GOP direction
The Kansas focus urges readers to share views on the direction of the Republican Party, inviting comments at the online version of the editorial on GCTelegram.com/opinion. The brief calls for reader engagement and reflects ongoing political discourse in the state.
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Community quotes touch on domestic violence and aid programs
Editorial staff selects online comments from GCTelegram readers reacting to a Garden City story on domestic violence and local training. The piece notes efforts to help victims and addresses verification of support from Garden City Community College president Herb Swender regarding federal dollars benefits and a college loan default rate improvement.
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Letters policy from The Telegram outlines submission rules
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Thank-you letters should be general. Form letters, poems, and testimonials will not be printed. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Online www gctelegram com
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Anti vaccine movement fuels resurgence of childhood diseases
The anti vaccine movement, backed by figures like Jenny McCarthy, is blamed for renewed measles and whooping cough risks. The piece notes thimerosal removal in 2001, Wakefield's debunked autism link, and rising exemption rates in Oregon California and New York areas, linking under vaccination to outbreaks and infant risk.
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Overtime policy clash fuels elite opposition
Bob Franken notes a partisan fight over extending overtime pay and raising the minimum wage. He argues that a small wealth elite disrupts reform, spreads misinformation, and blocks regulation to preserve profit. The piece cites Kochs and GOP allies, accusing them of opposing fairness measures and Obamacare.
Sanctions target Russian cronies two weeks after Crimea
The Obama administration announced new sanctions aimed at Russian government cronies two weeks after Putin seized Crimea. Officials said the measures target the personal assets and wealth of individuals close to the regime, while noting Putin himself is not sanctioned. Critics say the move is symbolic and may do little to punish Moscow, with markets reacting positively in Moscow as EU moves echo the action.
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