Southwest Kansas forms regional voice to boost state attention
Local leaders from Garden City Dodge City and Liberal unite in the Southwest Kansas Coalition amid new chamber alliances to press for transportation upgrades and greater funding. A lobbyist group is sought to amplify regional interests while preserving each community’s identity.
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Southwest Kansas
Garden City
Dodge City
Liberal
Southwest Kansas Coalition
New Chambers of Commerce
Southwest Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Area Chambers of Commerce
Grant County
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First Amendment Text Overview
The provision declares Congress shall not establish a religion or prohibit its free exercise. It also protects freedom of speech and of the press and secures the right of the people to assemble peacefully and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
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Sebelius Faces Scrutiny Over Tiller Ties in Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius drew national notice for centrist aims in Kansas while serving as governor and U S secretary of health and human services. Questions remain about her past ties to late-term abortion provider Dr George Tiller, including campaign contributions and a 2007 governor residence reception.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
U.S
George Tiller
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Tiller
Wichita
Mark Parkinson
HHS
Kansas House
U.S. Senate Finance Committee
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National Organization For Women
Senate Finance Committee
Operation Rescue
Greater Kansas
Bob Beatty
Washburn University of Topeka
House
Paul Davis
Lawrence
U.S. Senate
A Realistic Vision Emerges After 100 Days of Obama Presidency
Stanley Crouch argues Americans are maturing beyond instant gratification amid Obama’s long-term plan to repair economic damage that built over three terms. He praises deregulation, warns against fast answers, and compares the president’s eloquence to adaptive democracy, urging patient progress despite media misreads.
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Masked Nation: Mexico Faces Swine Flu Crisis
A travel and health crisis unfolds as Mexico grapples with swine flu and violence, hurting tourism and economy. Remittances drop, flights and cruises pause, and authorities urge caution while daily life shifts to deliveries and masked interactions. Public spaces close, greetings become guarded, and Octavio Paz’s metaphorical mask resonates in daily life.
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