Kansas lobby bill blamed for open corruption risk
Critics denounce a Kansas lobby bill that removes requirements to report meals with lawmakers and hides committee dining expenditures. Rep. David Huff faces sharp reproach from constituents as the measure faces strong opposition for eroding public oversight and inviting influence peddling.
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Kansas
David Huff
R-Lenexa
Political Debate Echoes On Gas Prices And Gay Rights
A fund raising remark from Senator Kerry jokes about Cheney and Bush car pooling to tackle high gas prices. White House aide Buchan urges lower taxes and worker training for future opportunities. Massachusetts Speaker Finneran calls the gay marriage debate a social, cultural, and spiritual storm as the nation remains divided.
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Dick Cheney
Bush
Sen
John Kerry
White House
Claire Buchan
Massachusetts
House
Thomas Finneran
Garden City Administrative Contacts and Offices
Finney County Commission at County Administrative Center Garden City KS lists 311 N Ninth St with Garden City Commission at City Administrative Center 301 N Eighth St and Garden City Board of Education USD 457 Educational Support Center 1205 Fleming St. Phone 275-5110, fax 276-5220. Garden City Community College at 801 Campus Drive phone 276-7611, fax 276-9573.
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Garden City
Garden City Commission City
Eighth St
Center
Fleming St
Board of Trustees
Garden City Community College
Campus Drive
Telegram seeks reader feedback to editor at Garden City
The Telegram invites reader input via email fax or phone with attention to the editor. Messages should be directed to Attn Editor Ext 201 at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846.
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First Amendment text defines rights and limits
The statement outlines that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise of religion. It also protects freedom of speech and of the press, and the rights to assemble peacefully and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Bush campaign risks collapse over Clarke clash
The White House fierce attack on Richard Clarke threatens to erode Bush’s post 9/11 unity and secrecy doctrine. The piece argues administration strategy backfired, exposing inconsistencies and fueling calls for declassification and accountability from Clarke and critics. Moynihan’s warning on secrecy frames the broader costs of hidden information.
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Bush
White House
Richard Clarke
Clarke
Osama bin
Laden
al-Qaida
U.S
Tom Daschle
Senate
Dick Gephardt
House
Daschle
Gephardt
Cheney
Condoleezza Rice
Bill Frist
Frist
United States Congress
Meet the Press
Rice
John Kerry
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Moynihan
Party fundraising shifts after campaign finance reform
The 2004 cycle shows parties chasing hard money as soft money taps dry. Republicans lead in maximum $25,000 donors, aided by Team 100 and access to the presidency, while Democrats struggle to convert big donors and lean on 527 groups. 689 Republicans gave $25,000 versus 219 Democrats in 2003.
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Jim Lamb
Commonwealth Consultants
House
Senate
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Senatorial
BCRA
Cara Morris
DSCC
Democratic Congressional Committees
Democratic National Committee
DNC
Republican National Committee
RNC
White House
Bob McDevitt
Bush
Clinton
John Kerry
McDevitt
John
Lamb
Team 100
Democratic Party
Pentagon waste in Comanche exit and costly weapons
Vice Admiral Jack Shanahan argues Congress must cut bloated Pentagon programs after the Comanche helicopter’s cancellation, noting billions lost and funds redirected to Blackhawks and other choppers. He questions the F-35, F-22, and Trident II costs amid mounting deficits and foreign debt, urging a taxpayer focus.
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Boeing
Sikorsky
Army
Congress
Air Force
Navy
Potomac
Capitol Hill
America
White House
Environmental Protection Agency
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