Cockroach stunt disrupts Hutchinson gubernatorial debate
Two Operation Rescue members wore giant cockroach costumes at the Hutchinson debate between Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and Sen. Jim Barnett. They handed out cards, drew attention to abortion clinic inspections, and officials weigh charges after a demonstrator was briefly harmed. The stunt drew mixed reactions, with supporters unfazed and critics saying it inflames tensions.
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Hutchinson
Operation Rescue
Kathleen Sebelius
Jim Barnett
Emporia
Wichita
Barnett
Sebelius
Chafee Defeats Conservative Challenger in GOP Primary
Rhode Island Senator Lincoln Chafee declares that partisan politics must not prevail after defeating a conservative challenger in the GOP primary, insisting the victory shows moderates are alive and kicking nationwide. NATO spokesman Maj Luke Knittig notes insurgents calling for mujahedeen killed 151 of 173 attack victims in Afghanistan this year, including children.
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Rhode Island
Lincoln Chafee
NATO
Maj
Luke Knittig
Afghanistan
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First Amendment guarantees core rights in religion speech press and assembly
The First Amendment prohibits establishing a religion or prohibiting free exercise, protects freedom of speech and the press, and guards the right to assemble peacefully and petition the government for redress of grievances.
No time for Iraq blame game in politics today
The piece argues against partisan blame over Iraq citing Bush and Clinton critiques, states the need to focus on stabilizing Iraq and defeating terrorism, and recalls Pearl Harbor debates and code breaking as context for modern policy. It urges unity to win the wars and prevent political manipulation.
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Bush
Iraq
Clinton
U.S. Senate Committee On Intelligence
ABC
al-Qaida
America
Bill Clinton
Pearl Harbor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Japan
Winston Churchill
United States
Britain
Hitler
Robert Stinnett
The
Independent Institute
Oakland
Yamamoto
Stinnett
United States Navy
Hawaiian Waters
Hawaii
Roosevelt
Thomas Dewey
Dewey
FDR
George Marshall
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Security fixes for chemical and rail threats urged in Congress
Greenpeace Toxics Campaign director Rick Hind urges U S lawmakers to pass laws mandating safer technologies for chemical plants and rail transport of hazardous materials. He cites 2001 attacks impact, EPA and NRL figures, and industry shifts toward safer chemicals. Distributed by MinutemanMedia.org.
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New York City
World Trade Center
Pentagon
Congress
U.S. Army
United States
Naval Research Laboratory
The
Department of
Homeland Security
Chemical Industry
Association of American Railroads
Washington, D.C
Washington
Senate
Rick Hind
Greenpeace Toxics
MinutemanMedia.org
Interesting dates and notes cross a cultural calendar
A collage of dates Sept 4 to Sept 29 marking religious and cultural observances, plus quotes and notes on obesity, photography networks, vehicle acronyms, and cartoons. It includes scattered reflections on daily life, consumer excess, and a jumbled stream of comic strip gags and personal musings.
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Dena Sattler
Ayan Deg
Doonesbury
Daddy
Him
Alex
N. Seventh St
Garden City
CAL Thomas Tribune Media Services
Mary
Mother of
Jesus
Matthew
Apostle
Evangelist
Vincent de Paul
Archangels
Michael, Gabriel
Raphael
Sounding Board
U.S. Catholic
California
World Health Organization
WHO
Paul Zimmett
Associated Press
Sydney
Australia
Nimdts
North Dakota
Garfield
Dolores Hope
Dandhope
Juno.com
Dolores Hope Garden City Telegram
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