Quote of the Day from J M Barrie on printing press
The quote reflects J M Barrie the Scottish dramatist noting the printing press may be the greatest blessing or curse of modern times and that people sometimes forget this. It summarizes a view on media power and societal impact.
Editorial questions value of screenings and drugs in breast cancer decline
A guard editorial notes a National Cancer Institute study in the New England Journal of Medicine finding that combined post surgical therapies and mammograms contributed to a drop in breast cancer mortality. It cites 19 percent death reduction from chemotherapy with tamoxifen and 15 percent from mammograms, urging continued aggressive research and vigilance in detection and treatment.
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Government and congressional contact listings for Kansas leaders
A compilation of names and office addresses for U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, representative Jim Ryan, and Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius, plus state senators Pat Apple and Derek Schmidt and state representatives Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse and Bill Otto with phone numbers and web forms for constituent outreach.
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D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Senate
Roberts
Sam Brownback
Brownback
State Capitol
Topeka
Ksgovernor.org
Pat Apple
Apple
State
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Tom Holland
Holland
House
Bill Feuerborn
Feuerborn
Joe Humerickhouse
Humerickhouse
Bill Otto
Otto
Congress Should Investigate Oil Profits And Markets
The piece argues that high oil prices and profits reflect basic supply and demand dynamics, not manipulation. It notes ExxonMobil posted a $9.92 billion quarterly profit while prices hit near 70 dollars a barrel, discusses industry profitability relative to other sectors, and warns against price controls or windfall taxes that could sustain scarcity.
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Riously
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Merck
Bank of America
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Tax Foundation
Jerry Taylor
Cato Institute
Carter
Ronald Reagan
Washington
Miers Nomination Falters Amid Partisan Backlash
Commentary notes Bush allies face probes and indictments while Miers withdraws. Libby, Cheney aide, resigns amid perjury case. DeLay indicted. Frist scrutinized over a blind trust. War in Iraq worsens with rising casualties and high gas prices. author contrasts right and Clinton-era prosecutions. Don Kaul signs off.
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Skipper) Rove
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Snapper) DeLay
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Snoopy) Frist
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