House votes $35 million for Rock Island railroad ex-employee benefits
The US House Appropriations Committee approved $35 million to fund subsistence, moving, retraining, separation, and health insurance costs for former Rock Island railway workers. About 13,500 workers in 13 states lost jobs when the line shut in 1980, with Senate and presidential action still required.
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Indian Pastor to Address Lincoln Way Women’s Aglow
The Lincoln Way chapter of Women’s Aglow Fellowship will host Rev. K. Thomas of Itarsi India as guest speaker at its Monday meeting. Thomas leads Central India Bible College, chairs Full Gospel churches, edits two magazines, and has written six books. The gathering meets at Camp Manitoqua Frankfort, 7 p.m.
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Tax hike summit faces call for unified approach
Thompson spokesman Woody Mosgers said the Monday summit aims to craft a unified tax strategy among the four legislative leaders. He noted leaders are aligned but warned time is running short as the session ends on June 30, with some resisting a roll call vote and preferring to return home.
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