Garden City voters approve $97.5 million high school plan
USD 457 supporters mobilized through a year and a half of outreach to win approval for replacing the high school and adding building changes. The plan aims to ease overcrowding, create dedicated classrooms, and provide modern tech spaces while balancing cost. The district still must deliver on promises with improved facilities and educational outcomes.
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Quote reflects hope tied to Obama victory by Egyptian activist
Iman Bibari, an Egyptian women's activist and writer long critical of the United States, says Obama’s win felt like the return of the American dream and brought her to tears, believing that good people can win in a world where they often do not.
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First Amendment text summary card
The First Amendment prohibits government establishment of religion and protects free exercise speech press assembly and petition rights. It enshrines freedom of expression and the right to seek redress from the government.
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We the people include blacks for the first time
Leonard Pitts reflects on Barack Obama’s election and Michelle Obama’s remarks, arguing the nation has changed to include Black Americans in the political mainstream. He notes the long history of exclusion and the profound, complex love for a country that finally elects a Black president-elect.
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Bush Labor Department weaknesses blamed by columnist
A columnist denounces the Bush Labor Department for weakening workplace chemical protections. He accuses appointees of secrecy and industry influence, claiming the proposed rule bypasses standard rule making and shifts risk assessments to favor corporations. The piece urges heightened safeguards for workers against asbestos lead and other toxins.
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Rural Veterans Access to Care Act Gains House Approval
Kansas congressman Jerry Moran touts approval and signing of the Rural Veterans Access to Care Act. The bill creates a three year pilot allowing rural veterans to receive care at local hospitals or physicians if they live far from VA facilities. It targets those 60 miles from clinics, 120 miles from hospitals, or 240 miles from specialized care facilities. Moran notes benefits for rural providers and veterans in Kansas and beyond.
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Oil Speculation Seen as Price Driver by Palley
Thomas J. Palley argues that oil price spikes reflect rampant speculation rather than fundamentals. He notes speculative trading accounts for 70 percent of oil moves, contrasts with weak inventories, and warns policy action to curb speculation to protect the global economy.
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