U S Constitution turns 223 years old with civic critique
The Ocala Star-Banner notes the Constitution’s 223rd birthday and cites civic literacy concerns. It references James Madison’s Federalist No 51 and cites tests showing widespread ignorance of government structure. It also previews a New York Times piece on gender wage gaps and Paycheck Fairness Act prospects in Congress.
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Garden City quotes on diversity and July celebrations
Anonymous online comment on GCTelegram. com responds to a story about Garden City's Mexican Fiesta questioning whether being abroad exempts celebration. The edition also highlights Garfield Elementary School’s Early Childhood Center open house with Lisa Grutsch praising collaboration among teachers and students.
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Letters Policy for Garden City Telegram
The Telegram prints signed letters under 500 words, includes writer address and phone, and verifies them before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length. Address Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 and call 620 276 6862 ext 201 or 620 275 5165 for contact.
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Mourning in America ad taps sadness over Obama era
The Washington Post piece discusses a new anti- Obama ad titled Mourning in America by Citizens for the Republic. It parallels Reagan's Morning in America while highlighting unemployment foreclosures and debt to suggest Obama policies failed. The ad aims to provoke emotion and favor a Republican over party.
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Views on Sunflower wind plans and rural electrification debate
Lewis E. Mitchell of Wheatland Electric Cooperative endorses building a second coal plant at Holcomb and argues wind expansion cannot provide base-load power. He defends rural electrification post World War II and notes water use shifts with a new coal permit. He addresses Bob Mulch’s letters and stresses growth via reliable electric sourcing for western Kansas.
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Safety net reforms urged to curb recession hardship
Karen Dolan of IPS co authors a call for robust public jobs programs and extended unemployment benefits to protect families from poverty, arguing for tax policy shift and stimulus funds. The piece cites Census data showing 43.6 million poor Americans in 2009 and 51 million without health insurance, urging extended COBRA subsidies and food stamp boosts.
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