End of Bush era tax cuts eyed by census data
A Census Bureau release shows the wealth gap widening in 2009 with the top 20 percent earning 49.4 percent of income while the bottom 20 percent took 3.4 percent. The richest 5 percent saw income rise slightly, suggesting a concentration of wealth akin to 19th century patterns.
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Quotes on local education event and regional summit
Anonymous comment praises McTeacher Night as a fun parent and child project highlighting generational gap. State Sen. Steve Morris urges regional focus as Garden City hosts a regional economic summit, stressing local progress.
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Letters Policy Editing to Prevent Libel and Length
Policy states letters may be edited for libel and length and must be under 500 words. Thank-you letters should be general in nature. Form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Write to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Online www gctelegram com
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Biden campaigns in Ohio press to keep economic hope alive
Vice President Biden spent a long day in Ohio promoting the administration’s economic plan. He met with Gov. Strickland’s supporters, addressed skeptical local business owners, and framed the health care proposal as a boost for small firms. Biden warned against a stronger Tea Party and outlined a hopeful path for the next two years.
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Obama the orator and Obama the failure in 2012 tone
The column argues Barack Obama fails to connect with Americans despite strong oratorical skills. It claims Obamacare burdens costs, compares his European socialized medicine agenda to past dictators, and predicts a Republican surge in the November 2 election. It cites Michael Reagan and Cagle Cartoons as sources.
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Sunflower Seeks Permit Extension Amid Coal Plant Controversy
A letter to the editor argues greed drives a Sunflower permit push before new federal rules on best technology for emissions take effect. Garden City residents fear health harm and long term farmland contamination from coal ash, while job benefits appear short term and outside Kansas.
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