Shameful pay raise for Congress sparks outrage
The piece accuses Congress of quietly seeking a 2.6 percent pay raise to reach 154000 annually amid a weak economy and job losses. It contrasts this with a smaller 150 to 225 combat zone pay boost for soldiers and 150 family separation pay, both set to expire, urging lawmakers to drop the pay hike and address perks and freebies.
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Sept 11 memories echo in Texas return of lawmakers
Terry Callendrillo recalls engraved losses at Ground Zero during the second anniversary commemoration of the September 11 attacks. President Bush pledges remembrance as Leticia Van de Putte leads renegade Texas senators back from New Mexico amid redistricting tensions.
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Garden City Administrative Centers Highlight Addresses
The Meconists note Finney County and Garden City offices including the Commission at 311 N Ninth Street, City Administrative Center at 301 N Eighth Street, and Garden City Community College at 801 Campus Drive. Contact 316 276 7611 or 316 276 9573 by fax.
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Telegram Forum Seeks Reader Feedback and Contact Details
The Telegram invites reader feedback via email fax or phone with extension 201 for editor queries. Correspondence can be sent to Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh Street Garden City Kansas.
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Religious Freedom Phrase Ends in Constitution Context
Fragment from a constitutional passage emphasizes preserving religious liberty and protecting free expression, press rights, peaceful assembly, and the right to petition the government for remedies. The text highlights core First Amendment protections without broader context.
Anti corporate farming laws challenged by court ruling
The Eighth Circuit in St Paul upheld a district ruling striking down South Dakota Amendment E as unconstitutional, tying into a 2003 Iowa ruling that blocks similar anti corporate farming laws. The decision aligns with broader fears over corporate control in agriculture and sparks clashes over the Dormant Commerce Clause as multiple states defend farm structure limits.
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Agricultural Law Digest
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Madonna Britney kiss spawns wide public reaction
Kathleen Parker reflects on the Madonna Britney kiss at MTV and its cultural impact. She notes the media spectacle, public backlash, and the broader theme of hypersexual culture shaping young readers. The column questions shock value versus genuine consequence and calls for support for confused youths.
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Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Education opens doors to college degree value debate
A personal essay contrasts the high value placed on a college degree with practical work experience. The narrator recalls family influence, costs, and job market pressures since 1993. Friends question if an expensive paper guarantees capability, while the degree is framed as a measurable guarantee of learned skills.
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