Why can't we be friends with our political leaders
Wayne Steffen argues that nations personality myths persist in rulers faces on money and monuments. He challenges the view that officials embody the people, urges voters to hold leaders to account, and cites Bush Schwarzenegger Waterston to show the gap between rhetoric and issues. Steffen, Fresno Pacific University editor, reflects on journalism's role.
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Julius Cesar
United States
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Mount Rushmore
George W. Bush
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Fresno
Bob Waterston
California
Fresno County
Wayne Steffen
Fresno Pacific University
Immigration reforms favor Asians over Latinos in new bill
The spring immigration reform package aims to curb unskilled Latino labor while expanding the H1 B and F 4 visa classes for skilled Asian workers. It would raise annual H1 B limits to 115,000 with a possible 20 percent annual increase and extend guest worker terms, plus stronger border controls and a larger Border Patrol presence.
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Congress
United States
Mexico
Central America
The
Phillippines
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
India
Intel
Cisco Systems
Minuteman Project
Jim Gilchrist
U.S
Lodi
America
ESR Barbecue Dinner Draws Community Support
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church in Shafter thanks residents of Shafter Wasco and nearby areas for backing the barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser. More than 38 meals served and unsold food donated to Shaffer Teen Challenge. Your support helps spread God's Word locally.
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Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church of
Shafter
Wasco
Shaffer Teen Challenge Organization
St. Mark’s
Richland Teachers Seek Contract Settlement in Shafter
A local letter from Shafter residents urges Richland school board to settle a contract with teachers. It cites 3,059 students and asks for fair pay rises seen in other districts while concerns about budgeting and cost of living adjustments are raised. The author appeals to community members to advocate for educators and student focus.
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Richland
Kern County
Pg&e
Shafter
Bush must reconsider Rumsfeld leadership amid generals critique
Rex M. Rogers argues Bush cannot own errors and defend Rumsfeld, whose arrogant style and bellicose approach undermine Iraq policy. Six retired generals voice similar concerns, urging stronger civilian leadership to guide US forces toward stability with honor, without calling for immediate withdrawal.
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George W. Bush
Donald Rumsfeld
Iraq
Bush
Rumsfeld
America
United States
Rex M. Rogers
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Mich
Rexmrogers
News Editor Melissa Hill Leads Staff Jabbering Onward
Melissa Hill serves as news editor with Diane Givens handling bookkeeping and office management duties. The note credits Hill for editorial direction and Givens for administrative support in the newsroom.
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Melissa Hill
Diane Givens
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By Wayne Steffen
Elias
Burzynski
Tdelias
Aol
Thomas D. Elias
Ori Bw
Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O. Box
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
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