Kansas budget talks stall as House balks at cuts
Kansas lawmakers clash over a 2012 budget of 14 billion dollars with House Republicans demanding a larger ending balance and deeper cuts to schools courts and programs. Senate leaders favor minimizing impact while preserving cash reserves but face GOP resistance amid the tough economy.
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Garden City dispatchers praised for frontline service honor
Online readers hail Garden City dispatchers as first responders in daily crises. A GCTelegram story notes a Lane County dispatcher won a communications honor with Garden City coming second two years prior, and celebrates Garden City High School forensics team winning the first state championship in school history led by coach Russ Tidwell.
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Letters Policy Notice From The Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words, with writer address and phone for confirmation. Letters may be edited for libel and length and general in nature. Address Attn Editor Garden City KS 67846 or visit gctelegram.com.
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Kansas lawmaker urged actions against illegal immigration sparks debate
Kansas Representative Virgil Peck faced renewed scrutiny after suggesting using helicopters to shoot illegals with no green cards. The controversy draws attention to hate speech and the Westboro Baptist Church, with calls for stronger consequences and broader public condemnation from opponents and media alike. Dr. Bob Beatty of KSNT-27 News adds commentary on the broader implications and possible constructive use of Peck's visibility.
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Roots and Malcolm X biography spark renewed critique
The essay denounces Alex Haley as a con man whose works including The Autobiography of Malcolm X and Roots inflated or invented events. It contrasts Haley’s fame with legal battles over plagiarized material and argues the public was sold a comforting myth. It lauds serious black historians shaping truth against mass media lies.
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Journalist wrestles with grief and mixed feelings after bin Laden’s death
Maria Hinojosa reflects on fear, trauma, and conflicted emotions following Osama bin Laden’s death. She recalls 9/11 coverage in New York, panic attacks, and the challenge of balancing professional duty with personal restraint. Nurturing hope, she cites King and vows to avoid celebrating any human loss.
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