Orman Gains GOP Backing in Kansas U S Senate Race
A group of Traditional Republicans for Common Sense endorsed Olathe businessman Greg Orman, an independent, in Kansas race for U S Senate. They argue incumbent Sen. Pat Roberts has underperformed and Orman offers fiscal responsibility with social tolerance, aiming to unite unaffiliated voters and challenge the two party system.
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U.S. Senate
Common Sense
Olathe
Greg Orman
Pat Roberts
Orman
Roberts
Congress
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Washington
Chad Taylor
Sam Brownback Education Policy Under Fire in Kansas
Editorially selected online comment responses to a Kansas editorial criticize Sam Brownback’s education leadership. A commenter argues against privatizing public schools, while a Kansas State University economist notes beef price rises impact demand.
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Sam Brownback
Gctelegram.com
Kansas State University
Glynn Tonsor
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone for confirmation before printing. Letters up to 500 words may be edited for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general. form letters poems consumer complaints and business testimonials will not be printed. Write Attn Editor 310 Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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Tan suit sparks media fire over Obama Syria ISIS address
Obama faced heavy questions on military action against Islamic State militants while a tan summer suit drew most attention on social media. Critics argued there was no clear strategy, while the piece urged patience in forming a regional plan and rallying allies. The column notes Clinton’s Ferguson remarks and questions leadership wardrobe choices.
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Barack Obama
Iraq
Syria
House Intelligence Committee
Mike Rogers
Potus
Bashar al-Assad
United States
Congress
Government rules change meals and taste for students
A humor column argues that federal nutrition standards under the 2010 National School Lunch Program push healthier meals, vending restrictions, and stricter calorie rules on schools. It notes more than 32 million children are served lunches and snacks at a $12 billion annual cost, while critics urge acceptance of the taste and growing government oversight.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Feds
USDA
Troubling EPA move on water sparks farming backlash
Kansas farmers and ranchers criticize the EPA and Army Corps proposed rule redefining waters of the United States. They warn it could require federal permits for routine farm tasks and land features, arguing navigability and federal overreach. Public comment deadline October 20.
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United States
Ryan Flickner
Kansas Farm Bureau Public Policy
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Congress
Federal Register
Republic
Supreme Court
Flickner
Army Corps of Engineers
Kansas
Corps
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Department of Agriculture
John Schlageck: Kansas farm writer and rural advocate
John Schlageck emerges as a leading agriculture commentator in Kansas, drawing from a diversified northwestern farm background to inform his insightful rural commentary and farming perspectives.
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John Schlageck
Kansas
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