Armor shortages haunt troops in Iraq amid supply delays
About 25 percent of troops in Iraq lack best body armor as the Interceptor vests with ceramic plates fail to meet demand. Congress funded armor months ago, but production remains stretched, with contractors doubling from three to six. Families buy vests for loved ones at 1500 dollars each while frontline needs outpace supply and planning.
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ESPN
Lee Corso
Associated Press
Congress
Washington
Afghanistan
President Bush airs frustration at media filters over Iraq
In an interview with Hearst Argyle Television, President Bush criticizes negative coverage and says news often travels through a filter. New York State Sen. Stephen Saland backs a law enabling credit unions to open elementary school branches to teach kids money management. Susan Kulue proclaims peace on Gyude Bryant’s inauguration in war-torn Liberia as elections set for 2005.
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Bush
Hearst- Argyle Television
White House
Iraq
New York State
Stephen Saland
Susan Kulue
Gyude Bryant
Liberia
Mtoe O Omaha Finney County Centers Listed in City Notices
Garden City and Finney County announce administrative centers with key addresses. The County Administrative Center sits at 311 N Ninth St Garden City KS and the City Administrative Center at 301 N Eighth St Garden City KS. Authorities outline jurisdiction and public access points for records and services.
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Finney County Commission
Ninth St
Garden City
Garden City Commission City
Eighth St
Telegram Forum Feedback Addressed to Editor
Local Telegram invites public input via email fax or phone with direct contact details for the editor. Mail can be sent to 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 and inquiries are directed to Attn Editor Ext 201.
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
Fragmentary Bill of Rights Mention on Free Speech
OCR fragment references constitutional protections including religion free exercise speech press assembly and petition the government for redress of grievances. The text appears incomplete and dated, mentioning classic First Amendment concepts without full context or attribution.
Debate over paying for Iraq aid fuels political tensions
The piece argues the 87 billion in postwar Iraq aid should be funded now rather than borrowed. It cites Biden’s stance that security and basic services must come together, contrasts GOP and Dem positions, and warns against financing via deeper deficits or foreign debt.
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Biden
Iraq
U.S
Sen
John Edwards
North Carolina
House
Nancy Pelosi
Democratic
Josh Bolten
Bush
Bolton
Chavez recall unlikely to remove him via vote
Venezuela's recall referendum path for Hugo Chavez faces high thresholds and political hurdles as opposition signatures dwindle and a new vote would still risk letting Chavez run again. Analysts note his steady support among the poor and government gains in health and education despite recession, while U.S. officials have shifted to backing a recall in principle.
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Hugo Chavez
U.S
Chavez
Jimmy Carter
Venezuela
Bush
Supreme Court
U.N
Gray Davis
ABC
NBC
CBS
Fox News
CNN
Los Angeles Times
San Francisco Chronicle
Washington
Colombia
Fidel Castro
Peru
Alejandro Toledo
State Department
Keeping Youth Sports in Perspective for Kids
Veteran coach shares how youth sports should focus on fun and development. Emphasizes balancing winning with learning, avoiding early specialization, and allowing children to enjoy multiple sports while avoiding excessive pressure.
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Sports Illustrated
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Rhode Island
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Delaware
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David Broder
Washington Post
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Center For Economic and Policy Research
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