New markets spark Kansas farmers shift to nontraditional crops
Despite drought and a slow year, Kansas farmers see gains as new markets emerge for grain-based fuels and wind energy. Cotton yields, while not stellar, show profitability with 115000 acres harvested and northward expansion to McPherson and Rice counties.
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Legacy of the First Amendment Defends Religion and Speech
The text asserts Congress cannot establish a religion or prohibit free exercise. It also protects freedom of expression, press, assembly, and petition to address grievances. The clauses create a framework for civil liberties and government limits on power.
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Bush ends hunger claim sparks holiday debate
Don Kaul notes a U S Department of Agriculture report shows no one listed as hungry amid 35 million Americans with very low food security. He contrasts FDR rhetoric with Bush administration actions and mocks bipartisan promises while critiquing U N beliefs and U S governance.
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U S Space Policy Drafts Tense Space Security Debate
Victoria Samson critiques the October release of the U S National Space Policy describing its unilateral, militarized leanings and distrust of international institutions The piece warns of weaponization risks to U S space assets and calls for broader cooperation before funding locks in defense oriented programs through 2008 fiscal planning
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