Gustav proves lessons learned from Katrina in New Orleans
Officials in Louisiana and New Orleans improved evacuation plans for Gustav, aiming to avoid Katrina’s failures. Gustav caused eight U.S. deaths, power outages, and property damage, but inflicted far less devastation than Katrina and sparked praise for a more organized response. Levee work remains behind schedule, leaving flood protection incomplete.
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Lieberman urges voters to pick best candidate, not party
Senator Joe Lieberman, once a Democrat turned Independent, urged Republicans at the convention to vote for the person best for the country. He framed the choice as individual merit over party affiliation, appealing to voters across affiliations including independents and Reagan or Clinton Democrats.
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Telegram letters policy and contact details announced
The Telegram states letters to the editor must be signed with writer’s address and phone number and will be confirmed before publication. Letters are subject to editing for libel and length, should be under 500 words, and are not format or poem submissions. Correspondence via email or mail is provided with contact addresses and phone numbers.
First Amendment text excerpt on religion and free speech
The excerpt states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. It also protects freedom of speech and of the press, and the right to assemble peacefully and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Steel Magnolia joins McCain
CAL THOMAS admires Sarah Palin calling her a Steel Magnolia resolver of contrasts between Alaska and Washington. He argues Palin's pro life stance Christian devotion and self reliance appeal to Middle America while warning opponents to expect tough questions in debates. He predicts her surprising voters with toughness and common sense.
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Obama mocks and mirrors the circus of conventions
Opinion columnist compares Democratic and Republican conventions highlighting Clinton Obama dynamics and campaign tactics. Notes Hillary and Bill Clinton's roles, Obama’s oratorical power, GOP attacks on Kerry and Bush, and strategic choices for Obama to emphasize experience and policy over spectacle.
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Pentagon's Wasteful Wars and the Arms Race
William A Collins argues the Pentagon wastes vast resources on endless wars and costly weapons. He contends new equipment, privatized warfare, and a self perpetuating defense industry drive budgets while society bears the cost. He cites aerial tankers, Joint Strike Fighter, and Star Wars plans as examples of profiteering over military necessity.
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