February 17 2018 highlights and notable facts
Today reports birthdays for Hans Morgenthau Red Barber Hal Holbrook Jim Brown Rene Russo and other stars. It notes Jefferson Burr votes in Congress Joe DiMaggio’s Army service and Ed Sheeran quote plus Eagles greatest hits sales and a moon phase between Feb 15 and Feb 23.
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Hans Morgenthau
Red Barber
Hal Holbrook
Jim Brown
Rene Russo
Larry the Cable Guy
Michael Jordan
Michael Bay
Denise Richards
Billie Joe Armstrong
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Paris Hilton
Ed Sheeran
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
U.S. Army Air Force
Recording Industry Association of America
Madness over guns in America and Parkland tragedy
The piece argues gun access enables mass shootings like Parkland and urges universal background checks. It critiques political responses, notes Cruz’s history and background checks, and calls out the NRA for perpetuating loss. It contrasts Second Amendment limits with modern assault rifles and urges action.
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Parkland
Newtown
Columbine
Cruz
FBI
National Rifle Association
United States
Orlando
Las Vegas
Supreme Court
NRA
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. They must be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full address and phone number for verification by mail fax or email to the Editorial Page Editor.
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Chronicle-Telegram
the Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria
Conservatives and Trump seek reform of poverty programs
Cal Thomas argues that the war on poverty has failed to lift people out of poverty and calls for a reform of welfare, education, and housing aid. He cites Singapore’s approach, praises the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, and urges mindset shifts toward inspiration and perspiration. He links policy to work incentives and personal responsibility.
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Afghanistan
Lyndon Johnson
U.S. Census Bureau
Trump
Congress
The
Washington Post
Jack Kemp
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Singapore
America
Bill Clinton
Newt Gingrich
White House defends Porter amid shifting explanations
Dana Milbank presents a summary of White House statements on Rob Porter. Officials describe him as of integrity while acknowledging conflicting explanations and ongoing FBI background investigations. The piece notes resignations and political fallout surrounding the Porter case.
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Washington
Rob Porter
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
EPA
Stormy Daniels
Porter
White House
Sanders
L’affaire Porter
Trump
John Kelly
Kelly
Rob
FBI
Gen
Trump White House
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
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Washpost.com
Michaelpramirez.com
Letters
Chroniclet.com
Cal Thomas
Tcaeditors
Tribpub.com
Dana Milbank
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