Greenspan grilled on crisis role in Congress
In Grand Junction Colorado and Memphis Tennessee editorials critique former Federal Reserve chair Alan Greenspan and a separate commentary on teenage parenthood. They argue his policies helped trigger the housing crash, urge accountability, and urge reforms in schools sex education and mentorship to curb teen births and public costs.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Alan Greenspan
House Committee On Oversight and Government Reform
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Greenspan
Henry A. Waxman
California
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Memphis
Tenn
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Arkansas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Mid-South
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The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone for publication confirmation. Letters are edited for libel and length and should stay under 500 words. General thank you notes and certain form letters or testimonials will not be printed. submissions may be emailed faxed or mailed to Attn Editor Kansas address and phone numbers listed.
First Amendment text recited in constitutional definition
A concise restatement of the First Amendment outlines that Congress may not establish a religion or prohibit its free exercise, nor abridge the freedoms of speech and press. It also protects the right to assemble peacefully and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
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Congress
Bond opposition letter prompts 457 district debate
Tom Blackburn of the USD 457 Board argues against a bond plan for Garden City schools, citing traffic, location, and cost concerns. He supports a smaller, district wide facility plan with smaller classes, safer campuses, and cost savings to improve salaries and programs. He notes four of seven board members voted for the plan and urges a NO vote on November 4.
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Campus and Mary
Pheasant Valley
Garfield School
Garfield
Kansas Avenue
Abe Hubert
Numerous benefits in schools plan for Garden City voters
Community members urged a Nov 4 bond vote to fund a new high school and preschool center, arguing overcrowding relief, safe, quality education, and the need for expert guidance. They contend adding on to the current high school is not viable and emphasize low local taxes and state funding support. Erica Garcia.
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USD 457
GCHS
Kansas
Garden City
Tom Blackburn
Board of Education
Erica Garcia
Education debate mirrors tough times and history
Harold Starr argues education needs and higher teacher pay may not be sole cures. He cites economic hardship, 1929 crash memories, and historic land and movie prices to warn risks of repeating history. He questions borrowing out of debt and stresses experiential learning limits.
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Tice
Harold Starr
Garden City
Four Years From Now for Qualified Presidential Candidates
The author laments the lack of qualified candidates on the presidential ballot. They criticize both major tickets for inexperienced executives and question how the primary process produced such nominees. The piece expresses hope for four years of improved, highly qualified contenders.
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United States of America
Skilling
Garden City
Garden City voters urged to back new high school plan
Harold and Janie Perkins argue for a modern high school plus middle school and early childhood facility to attract professionals and prepare students for college or work. They note costs rising from 65 to 97 million and projected 150 million in four years, urging a yes vote.
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Janie Perkins
Garden City High School
Washington, D.C
Jefferson Memorial
Thomas Jefferson
Yesteryear
Garden City
Harold and
Dave Jones for Finney County commissioner
Active Finney County resident and Kansas Highway Patrol veteran Dave Jones earns support for county commissioner race. Former trooper and EMS director, respected for integrity and work ethic, praised for managing tax dollars with needed time and effort.
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Dave Jones
Finney County
Dave
Kansas Highway Patrol
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