Our View on Kline Nepotism and Payroll Concerns
The piece questions Kansas Attorney General Kline for employing his nephew Brad Kline as a special assistant, earning about $22,000 for 60 hours weekly. It notes Bruce’s defense via his chief of staff and cites state nepotism law, raising concerns over conflicts and accountability.
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Iraq Health Ministry head appointment sparks resident protest
Dr Imad Saud, a cardiothoracic surgeon, questions the Baath Party member’s new role leading Iraq’s Health Ministry, while analysts warn of a broader puzzle in postwar governance. Veteran officials discuss WMD search as the regime’s fate looms. A Georgia lawmaker critiques a flag’s forthcoming replacement after two years in use.
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May 8 highlights recall war end and notable events
On May 8 1945 Truman announced Germany’s defeat in Europe. Other notes mark Hernando de Soto reaching the Mississippi in 1541, Palo Alto battles in 1846, Harry Truman’s birth in 1884, Coca-Cola syrup invention in 1886, Nixon protesters in 1958, and other historical milestones through 1987 referencing Berkowitz and Hart’s political withdrawal.
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Reader Feedback Addressed by Garden City Telegram
The Telegram invites reader input through email fax and phone. Submissions may be directed to the Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas or by phone extension 204. Feedback channels include email and fax numbers.
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Iowa created AIFC faced with missing funds and failed tecTerra
Iowa farmer and lawmaker Mark Kuhn questions a $25 million AIFC loan program later renamed tecTerra. The venture loaned $12.2 million to Rudi's Bakery and $7.25 million to ProdiGene, with three Iowa jobs and a costly aftermath including a $250,000 USDA fine. Kuhn seeks audit and accountability amid shifting figures on remaining funds.
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Federal Board For International Food and Agriculture Development
Stewart Iverson
Iowa Senate
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Bennett's gamble on virtue and vice in public life
Kathleen Parker argues Bennett's millions in gambling tests his virtue and questions whether public figures deserve harsh scrutiny for private vices. She notes his midnight to 6 am sessions, his IRS disclosures, and calls for restraint in demonizing personal habits while criticizing the drug war and moral policing.
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Controlling what we know about media power
Peter Phillips of Sonoma State University and Project Censored outlines how corporate media consolidation limits news sources. He argues government and corporate interests feed pre packaged content through Pentagon press pools and embedded reporters to sustain a symbiotic global news system.
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