Obesity crisis crosses income lines in U S study
A Monday American Heart Association presentation shows obesity growing fastest among Americans earning over $60,000, challenging the notion it mainly affects the poor. Researchers cite longer work hours and dining out as factors, with obesity linked to diabetes and heart disease and rising health costs. The piece urges stronger efforts to promote healthy eating and exercise from childhood.
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American Heart Association
United States
Centers For Disease Control
CDC
Unlikely vows amid upheaval and debt shadows
John Mason defends a ring commitment as his jittery bride-to-be vanishes before a lavish wedding claiming abduction. Pfc Lynndie England faces backlash over Abu Ghraib photos. Shavonne Mott, 25, in Laurel Md, explains debt pressures on saving.
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John Mason
Shavonne Mott
News Magazine
Laurel, Md
Letters to Editor Policy for Garden City Telegram
The Garden City Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number for possible publication. All letters are confirmed before printing and may be edited for libel and length. Letters should be under 500 words and include contact details. general thank you notes are acceptable, but form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed.
Siesta tut on First Amendment text excerpt
The fragment presents the First Amendment clause detailing church establishment limits free exercise of religion and protections for speech press assembly and petitioning the government for grievances. It emphasizes prohibiting government actions abridging these freedoms.
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Cxee
Parental notification laws debated amid teen pregnancy debate
Ellen Goodman argues against broad bans on minor abortion travel, noting parental rights rhetoric masks hurdles for vulnerable teens. She cites Florida cases and questions whether consent laws truly protect youths, urging open family dialogue across state lines.
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Bootek
House of Representatives
Nancy Keenan
Naral Pro-Choice America
Senate
Bill Frist
William Clay
Missouri
Marriage and biblical standard echo in Kansas amendment debate
Kevin Nyberg of Garden City argues against re marriage prohibition in Kansas, citing Matthew passages on divorce and adultery. He urges legal and judicial actions to interpret "only" as inclusive, urging readers to consult the Bible, including Matthew 18:23-35, noting space limits.
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John Zoschke
Jesus of Nazareth
Kansas
Jesus
Matt
Kevin Nyberg
Garden City
Verbal jousts on tolerance and scripture in public debate
Ronald E Dailey reflects on the gay marriage debate and Jesus teaching, arguing that scriptures are guideposts for common sense. He contends that some critics misinterpret law and points to tolerance and coexistence as essential, inviting a move to discuss school prayer.
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Jesus
Caesar
Lieve
Ronald E Dailey
Garden City
Polls reveal support for up or down judicial votes
Steven H Nagel of Scott City argues that a so called poll by Washington and ABC News misleads voters. He cites an Ayres McHenry national survey of 800 registered voters showing 82 percent want up or down votes for Supreme Court nominees. He states the filibuster rule change is actually supported by a large majority.
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Washington
ABC News
Senate
Ayres, McHenry & Associates
Judges and the World Scope of Felony Firearm Law
The piece argues that U S Supreme Court justices show varying readings of the Congress felony gun possession ban. It notes liberals favor restricting to American convictions while conservatives push a world-wide scope. Justice Breyer writes for the majority that foreign convictions would be unfair and that Congress should specify if foreign courts are included. The author reflects on judicial temperament and suggests appointing judges should aim for constitutional fidelity over party loyalty.
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Pennsylvania
Japan
U.S
Antonin Scalia
Anthony Kennedy
Clarence Thomas
Stephen G. Breyer
Sandra Day O’connor
John Paul Stevens
David H. Souter
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Cuba
Breyer
William Rehnquist
Dwight Eisenhower
Earl Warren
California
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