Russian and Chinese Military conducting joint training missions
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Russian and Chinese troops are joining forces this week in the first military exercises by an international organization that is regarded in some quarters as a potential rival to NATO.

Newt – Modern Road to White House borders on the insane
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The former House speaker from Georgia said he will decide whether to enter the GOP presidential field in October. But in a wide-ranging speech at the National Press Club in Washington, he ridiculed campaign consultants and spin-doctors who he said are extending the 2008 campaign. He said presidential debates have become "almost unendurable." A cross between ‘American Idol’ and “Are you smarter than a 5th grader.”

40 Days for Life campaign
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This fall, the 40 Days for Life campaign is being rolled out nationwide. Some pro-life leaders are saying that – with God’s help – this effort could mark the beginning of the end of abortion in America.

'Plot Would Have Killed Thousands'
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Terrorists who had planned to detonate gel-based explosives on U.S.-bound flights from London last August would have achieved mass devastation, according to new information from Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.

Will NY Transfats Laws Effect Kansas?
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The first phase of the trans-fat regulation took effect July 1 and applied to oils, shortening and margarines used for frying and spreading — not to baked goods, prepared foods or oils used to deep-fry dough or cake batter. The second phase of the regulation, which takes effect on July 1, 2008, will address the latter.

Islamic Fascists arrested near naval base
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Two men found with several pipe bombs in their car near a Navy base were charged Monday with possession of an explosive device, authorities said. Ahmed Abda Sherf Mohamed, 24, and Yousef Samir Megahed, 21, both students at the University of South Florida in Tampa were arrested near the base in which Terrorists are detained.

Firefighters force to participate in Gay Pride Parade
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Four respected San Diego firefighters were ordered, against their wishes, to participate in uniform on their city fire truck in the city’s annual “Gay Pride” parade. During the course of the ensuing three hour long ordeal, the firefighters were subjected to vile sexual taunts from homosexuals lining the parade route.

Guiliani – If I weren’t running then the nominee should be McCain
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In a shocking revelation on tape, Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuliani says if he were not running for president then he would be supporting John McCain.

Newspaper consumers declining – More reading Internet news
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U.S. consumers this year will spend more of their day surfing the Internet than reading newspapers or going to the movies or listening to recorded music, according a study released on Tuesday. Thanks to you for reading the Kansas Federalist.

Utah coal mine owner defends coal energy
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The mining company owner, Robert Murray, gave a wide-ranging briefing at the site of the rescue effort. He gave a passionate defense for using coal -- and asserted that efforts to limit coal mining will bad for the country.

Malaria - DDT needed afterall to fight the disease
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National Geographic, a leading environmentalist, de-population supporting magazine, has published a major cover story that acknowledges a leading expert's contention that the international ban on DDT was a terrible mistake which may have cost many millions of lives, especially in poor African nations. The worldwide ban on DDT that eventually followed the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, which condemned use of the chemical, "may have killed 20 million children."

New website introduced to help promote healthy marriages
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Putting a modern image on traditional values, the U.S. Catholic bishops recently launched a Web site designed to promote healthy marriages. The Web site, which is located on the Internet at www.foryourmarriage.org, can aid couples of all faiths. With everything from daily marriage tips to statistics on divorce and cohabitation, this site is an up-to-date resource.

Ski resort's 'Impeach Bush' vote backfires
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Some of the ski fans who have patronized Telluride, Colo., now are calling the ritzy resort "the land of radical liberals" and canceling planned vacations there because the town board voted to approve an ordinance calling for the impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney.

Bush says no to gas tax increases
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President Bush dismissed Thursday raising the federal gasoline tax to repair the nation’s bridges at least until Congress changes the way it spends highway money.