May 24 2014 highlights and historical notes
Today marks the 144th day of 2014 with notable birthdays from Queen Victoria to Joey Logano. A Nevada Constitution telegram of 16 543 words was sent in 1864 at a cost of 4303 27. A 1964 riot followed a Peru Argentina match at National Stadium in Lima injuring many. Moon phase spans from last quarter on May 21 to new moon on May 28.
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Mo Willems
Joey Logano
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Letters to Editor Guidelines From The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram asks letters to the editor be 250 words or fewer and may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and phone number for verification. Mailing address fax number and email are listed for submission.
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Chroniclet.com
Tea party failing but extremism thrives in GOP primaries
Washington columnist Eugene Robinson argues the Republican primaries show establishment Republicans appeasing tea party extremism. He notes Boehner and others claim common ground with conservatives while advancing anti government aims and blocking progressive reforms. He cautions Democrats to capitalize on this space while acknowledging tea party influence persists.
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Cincinnati
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Alison Lundergan Grimes
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Matt Bevin
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Shane Osborn
Nebraska
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Bush and Obama criticized for not knowing government affairs
Kathleen Parker questions the Obama administration's awareness of internal issues from Veterans Affairs delays to Benghazi and IRS scrutiny. The column argues presidential ignorance signals incompetence and potential systemic failure, noting the president relies on media for news and faces a broad failure of bureaucracy and ideology.
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Hinchingbrooke Hospital example cited in VA care critique
The piece compares VA delays and deaths to UK NHS failures noting Hinchingbrooke Hospital’s privatization in Cambridgeshire. It describes deficits, waiting times, and reforms leading to near break even status and high patient satisfaction, urging vouchers and private options for veterans. It advocates a 2016 campaign focus on privatization as a reform path.
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Dead Men Rule Washington Budget Deadlock Says Steuerle
Washington Post columnist Robert J. Samuelson surveys Eugene Steuerle's book Dead Men Ruling arguing past leaders govern budgets from beyond the grave. He urges takeaway politics to curb spending and raise taxes to end bipartisanship budget paralysis.
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