NRA challenges 60-day campaign finance ad ban in federal court
The NRA contests a newly enacted campaign finance reform law restricting issue ads within 60 days of an election. Lawmakers argue it curbs last minute voter influence, while the NRA argues the First Amendment protects speech, saying the reform muzzles Americans and violates free expression.
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Television pioneer Milton Berle dies at 93
Warren Cowan publicist recalls Berle as the man who put television on the map and made it central to home life. Berle died Wednesday aged 93 after a long career shaping American TV and comedy.
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March 28 History Highlights Across Years
Today is March 28 2002 a Thursday the 87th day with 278 left. On this date Eisenhower died in Washington at 78. Jackson censured by Senate in 1834 over federal deposits removal. wars and rulings from 1854 1898 1939 1930 1941 1942 1948 1953 and 1979 mark notable events including Three Mile Island accident and Clinton Brown tax clash notes.
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Weekly Civic Reflection Prompts Readers on Voting Duty
The gctelegram asks readers via email and phone if society shows proper homage to the week’s meaning and the act of voting. Readers can respond by email to thebuzz or by calling 620 276 6862 ext 304 with their views.
Farm Bill clash pits Grassley against livestock groups
As the March 22 deadline nears the Farm Bill debate heats up with Sen. Charles Grassley attacking NCBA and NPPC for a biased report on meatpacker ownership. The piece critiques packer lobbyists and notes looming shifts in checkoff funding, organic research funding, and potential First Amendment battles.
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Oscars shift Hollywood image with sober 74th ceremony
Kathleen Parker notes the 74th Academy Awards presented a more humble wholesome and conservative Hollywood. Denzel Washington Halle Berry Sidney Poitier top acting honors, Poitier receives honorary Oscar, speeches emphasize God family and national unity with restrained politics and no Bush jests.
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Fast food apartheid and Saudi dining rules protested
Martha Burk argues U S fast food giants promote gender segregation in Saudi Arabia with McDonald s and others imposing separate men s and women s eating areas or barring women. She cites Dunkin Donuts open seating as a contrast and urges a boycott of companies discriminating against women.
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