Endorsement Boosts County Building Levy Ahead of March Vote
County commissioners gain support as Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce backs renewal of the one mill county building levy for ten years. With a March 30 referendum looming, proponents face tough odds amid past tax-referendum rejections and wary economic times. Voters will decide on taxes, not buildings, in a tightly contested campaign demanding intensive grassroots effort.
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Accountability in hearings on 9 11 attacks task focuses
Tim Roemer notes accountability will emerge as hearings reveal more information about the federal panel reviewing the Sept 11 attacks. A two day session will probe how the Bush and Clinton administrations handled the al Qaida threat amid rising tensions. Debra DeLee warns assassination of Shaykh Yassin could spike violence and bolster Palestinian hard liners. Ariel Sharon calls Yassin a mastermind of Palestinian terror and mass murderer.
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First Amendment text echoes core religious and speech rights
The passage states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise. It also prohibits abridging freedom of speech or press and protects the people’s right to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.
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War's legacy of pain at KU on Iraq anniversary
On the eve of Iraq war's first anniversary at the University of Kansas, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics host features about war's human cost. Veterans like Cole endure injuries while political debate rages over weapons and reconstruction. The essay honors those harmed and those who continue serving despite wounds.
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Martha Stewart and the Borg Queen in a tangled saga
Opinion piece questions the ethics of power and regulation. It critiques politicians and bureaucrats as permanent despite transient leaders. The author cites Martha Stewart and a broader critique of governance, asking if greater scrutiny really yields safety or change. John Dailey signs off as Telegram columnist.
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Trade worries over Australia free trade pact hit American ranchers
Gilles Stockton of Grass Range Montana chairs the Western Organization of Resource Council Trade Team warning Congress to oppose the Australia Free Trade Agreement. He argues tariffs on beef lamb wool and dairy would endanger family farms, increase corporate power, and undermine democracy under Fast Track rules.
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