Missouri lawmakers clash over Washington WWI memorial plan
A debate pits Missouri lawmakers against a proposed Washington DC World War I Memorial placement. They fear undermining Kansas City’s Liberty Memorial and aim to boost Missouri’s WWI commemorations in 2014, while advocates argue for a national memorial to honor those who served.
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National Mall
Washington, D.C
United States
U.S
Washington
Missouri
Columbia
Kansas City
Congress
Korea
Vietnam
Dimon Supports Bailout Action After WaMu Asset Purchase
JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon says the bank is in favor of government actions but would have proceeded without them as Washington considers a bailout package following JPMorgan's acquisition of Washington Mutual banking assets amid the debate in Washington.
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Jpmorgan Chase & Co
Jamie Dimon
Washington Mutual Inc
Washington
Telegram Letters Policy From Garden City Paper
The Telegram announces letters to the editor must be signed with writer address and phone, will be confirmed before publication and edited for libel and length. Letters under 500 words preferred. thank you notes should be general. Form letters poems or business testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment text notes freedom of religion speech press assemble
The First Amendment prohibits a law establishing religion or free exercise limits, and protects free speech press peaceful assembly and petition the government for redress of grievances. It outlines five core rights in one constitutional guarantee.
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Congress
What does black mean in American politics
The piece discusses racial meanings in U S politics focusing on Barack Obama and white voters perceptions. It notes insults and stereotypes, polls showing deep seated racial misgivings, and how Obama navigates the charged question of what black means in a campaign. It concludes with the idea that the answer may be decided by voters in November.
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Joe Biden
Barack Obama
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Biden
Jesse Jackson
al Sharpton
Bob Johnson
Geraldine Ferraro
Associated Press
Yahoo News
Stanford University
Tom Bradley
Los Angeles
America
Louis Farrakhan
Huey P. Newton
Citizens question high school bond and site in Garden City
Readers critique a proposed 97 million bond for a single 2000-student high school, arguing the site risks flood history and questioning cost, space plans, and prior add-ons. They urge investment in teachers, programs, and children's welfare, urging candidates to address health care, early learning, and safety. Janet Schalansky of Topeka promotes Kansas Step Up for Kids.
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JD Adams
Clifford Hope
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JD Adams Hall
Duane West
Garden City
Erty
Kansas Step Up For Kids Coalition
Janet Schalansky
Topeka
Schalansky
Kansas Children’s Service League
McCain abandons reformer record in defense stance drift
An economic adviser to John McCain outlined a budget plan to cut Pentagon costs and slow Future Combat Systems. The piece argues McCain later attacked Obama for the same idea, accusing McCain of abandoning his reformer record amid rising defense spending and audit delays.
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Washington Post
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Congressional Budget Office
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Lee’s Summit
Barack Obama
CNN
Sen. Obama
Iowa
Boeing
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U.S. Air Force
America
Lee
United States
George Bush
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