Kansas refugee withdrawal seen as political move by Brownback
The Topeka Capital-Journal argues Governor Brownback’s decision to exit the federal refugee relocation program is a hollow security gesture. It contrasts his stated aim of Kansans’ safety with the robust UNHCR and U.S. screening processes and suggests nonprofits will bear the burden of his policy shift.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas
Brownback
White House
U.S
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UNHCR
State Department
FBI
Terrorist Screening Center
Interpol
National Counterterrorism Center
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Defense
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Clergy Call for Medicaid Expansion in Kansas
The Rev. Robert Schremmer, a Dodge City Catholic priest, urges compassion in seeking Medicaid expansion. He contrasts moral values with prohibitions in response to Colorado marijuana law effects on southwest Kansas. Editorial staff note online comments urging action by governor and legislators for healthcare access.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas
Gctelegram.com
Colorado
Robert Schremmer
Dodge City
Letters to the editor guidance from The Telegram
The Telegram publishes letters signed with writer address and phone for confirmation before publication. Letters are editable for libel and length and must be 500 words or less. General thank you notes, form letters, poems, consumer complaints, and business testimonials may be printed. Write to Attn Editor 310N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or online at www.gets Telegram.
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Seventh St
Garden City
Shadow cabinet for Trump could reshape political credibility
Cal Thomas argues a Trump shadow cabinet modeled on Britain’s system could expose weaknesses in government, offer alternatives, and push for reforms like school choice and a flat tax. It envisions appointing a vice president candidate to lead the effort, with shadow ministers scrutinizing agencies and proposing eliminations or privatization where programs underperform.
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Donald Trump
Trump
Britain
Department of Education
Jimmy Carter
DOE
Washington
Defense
Congress
National Security Network
Fortune.com
Internal Revenue Service
Mother hints at marriage as life shifts
A son narrates his mother's pressure to wed, noting age, family losses, and changing norms. He cites studies on happiness and marriage and recalls examples of late marriages, while acknowledging his own reluctance and desire for a compatible partner. The piece blends humor with concern about aging and commitment.
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National Bureau of Economic Research
Tom Purcell Humor Columnist Contact Info
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist Tom Purcell is associated with Cagle Cartoons Inc. Email contact is listed as TomPurcell at TomPurcell com.
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Tom Purcell
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Tom
Cagle Cartoons Inc
Unspoken values of farming and ranching honored
A reflective piece extols farming and ranching as the most honest vocation. It links hard work, dignity, family ties, and lifelong lessons to agriculture. The text frames the farmer’s life as a noble calling that shapes character, resilience, and pride in a shared rural livelihood.
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Riage
Dad
John Schlageck: Kansas agriculture commentator and farmer
John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwest ern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
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John Schlageck
Kansas
Kansas lawmakers contact list with district reps and senators
A compact roster of area legislators including Rep John Doll Garden City Rep Russ Jennings Lakin Rep Don Hineman Dighton Rep Steve Alford Ulysses Rep John Ewy Buckeye Bietmore Rep Shannon Francis Liberal Sen Larry Powell Garden City Sen Garrett Love Montezuma Sen Mitch Holmes St John.
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