Powell says optimism grows over US crew release
Powell described the crew as in good condition amid intensified talks with China over their release after the US surveillance plane collision. He cited ongoing negotiations, possible use of a 1998 maritime safety agreement, and potential Saturday talks as a sign progress, while Bush urged unfettered access and a prompt return home for the Americans.
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White House
Ari Fleischer
Bush
Sealock
Fleischer
United States
Powell
China
U.S
Joseph Prueher
Beijing
State Department
Richard Boucher
South China Sea
Santiago
Chile
Jiang Zemin
Jiang
Capitol Hill
Taiwan
Pentagon
Craig Quigley
Budget plan eases pain of higher gas bills
Statewide residents face higher natural gas charges as Midwest Energy and Peoples Natural Gas expand budget and streamline plans to ease affordability. Midwest added 6000 customers to budget billing, smoothing monthly costs across seasons while past due accounts rise modestly. Peoples reports some large bills and payment trouble, with customers using streamline plans or arranging future payments. Neither company expects near term price decreases.
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Midwest Energy
Finney County
People’s Natural Gas
Garden City
Bob Helm
Helm
Kansas
Phil Escareno
Peoples Natural Gas
Escareno
Kansas lawmakers face tough decisions on tax cuts and economy
Legislators weigh belt tightening as tax projections fall by 120 million over two years. Rep Ward Loyd warns cuts may jeopardize transferring community college funding to state control. Leaders cite a slow Kansas economy, high energy prices, and consumer caution. Some see renewed talk of slot machines and new revenues like a NASCAR track, while others urge restraint. Farmers and energy advocates push for federal action to expand markets for ethanol and soy diesel. Senate leader Salmans stresses cutting expenses with optimism for the future.
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Kansas
Neufeld
Mike O'Neal
R-Hutchinson
O'Neal
O’neal
Kansas City
Missouri
Budget vote paves path for Bush tax cut plan fight
The $1.94 trillion budget shapes a House Senate conference on Bush’s 10 year tax relief. Amendments trimmed the cut to about $1.2 trillion with key votes and splits among Senate Republicans and Democrats. Bush calls the budget process long but steady toward his priorities amid partisan tensions.
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Bert
Lott
Bush
House Senate
Vermont
James Jeffords
Jeffords
Lincoln Chafee
Rhode Island
Sen
Arlen Specter
Pennsylvania
Dick Cheney
Senate
House
Zell Miller
Georgia
John Breaux
D-La
White House
GOP
Mitch Daniels
Gas Prices Expected to Rise Beyond Last Summer Levels
The EIA warns by end of May gasoline inventories will be about 9 million barrels below last summer, leaving the market vulnerable to refinery or pipeline disruptions. Regional spikes likely, especially in the Midwest, where prices rose above $2 last summer. Low stocks, a major refinery shutdown in Illinois, and limited ethanol MTBE additives suggest shortages of reformulated gasoline, with nationwide summer averages seen around $1.49 a gallon but likely higher if supply or transport issues arise.
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Midwest
Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois
EIA
Faces of America and multicultural events at local college
A presentation dispels belief in the American dream as discrimination signs are explored. Biliyara, born in Laos and raised in Connecticut, received a standing ovation for Faces of America written by Colin Cox and Fran de Leon. The event featured dance exhibitions by Garden City Latin Dancers and a multicultural festival hosted by Victor Ornelas Elementary School with performances by multiple ethnic dance groups.
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Connecticut
Colin Cox
Will and Company
Fran de Leon
Cox
Biliyarn
Garden City
Victor Ornelas
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Greensburg
McKinney
Larry Salmans
R-Hanston
Salmans
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V.O
Jon Ansley
Lloyd
Linda DeRemus
Garden City Monument
8Th & Fulton
Tommorrow
E. Mary
Gund
E. Walnut
Go Flowers & Gifts
Main Street
Walnut
Taylor Plaza
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