State should oversee gas storage inspections after Hutchinson blasts
Editorial argues federal failure to inspect underground gas storage near Hutchinson warrants state control. It cites 19 months without checks, cites fatalities and property damage, and notes Sen. Pat Roberts seeks to transfer inspection authority to Kansas with facilities over 270 billion cubic feet. Kansas lawmakers planned action for 2012.
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Garden City quotes mix weather wish with hospital partnership
Online comment on GCTelegram com praises a wet winter after a Garden City story on rain and snow. A broader story notes St Catherine Hospital and EagleMed partner to use a helicopter for enhanced critical care air medical service in the region led by Larry Bugg president of EagleMed.
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Letters Policy and submission guidelines
The Telegram invites signed letters with full contact details and confirms them before publication. Letters are edited for libel and length and must be under 500 words. Thank you notes should be general. form letters or testimonials are not printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Online www gctelegram com
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Obama's lazy critique masks Keystone XL clash and delays
Rich Lowry argues Obama overstates American laziness while criticizing his administration for delaying Keystone XL and blocking foreign investment. The piece contends bureaucratic studies, protests, and political calculation have stymied TransCanada's seven billion dollar pipeline project, framing Obama as disconnected from national ambition.
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Views on Kansas governance and school funding debate
A reader argues elected officials in Kansas misuse power, calling for removal of officials and constitutional changes to empower citizen-proposed laws. The letter contrasts Kansas and Colorado constitutions, warns against rising property taxes, and urges citizen action while lamenting limited recourse and ongoing government spending.
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Library Friends open used book store in Finney County
The Friends of the Library bookstore within Finney County Public Library opens during regular hours east of the circulation desk. Hardcover books are $2 and paperbacks $1, all in excellent condition. Proceeds fund library support as the Friends plan daily sales and two annual book sales. The project was funded by Finnup Foundation Trust and a major Friends gift. Gary Randle of Creative Interiors led construction. The Friends annual meeting is Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Finnup Room, with Ken Harsha presiding.
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In God We Trust pledge and the faith of Congress
A columnist critiques Congress for reaffirming In God We Trust as the nation motto amid economic woes and political gridlock. He contrasts bipartisan fear with a call for evidence based thinking and arithmetic over rhetoric, noting the need for politicians who value science and reason over faith driven posturing. Donald Kaul of Ann Arbor, Michigan, voices the piece.
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