Tyson plans plant closures amid boycott pressure across border
Tyson Foods faces production cuts with more than 12 plants slated to close due to market conditions and attendance, including nine red meat facilities such as Holcomb. Gary Mickelson says immigrant workers have long filled roles in meatpacking, with Basic Pilot used to verify legal status while noting labor diversity across sites.
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Bush Faces Immigration Debate with Spanish Anthem Echo
President Bush weighs a temporary guest worker plan amid a national clash over 11 million illegal immigrants. Businesses like Tyson Foods push stricter enforcement and broader verification while workers advocate citizenship barriers relief. A Spanish version of the national anthem sparks debate on inclusion and language.
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Johanns cites testing limits for mad cow cases
Agriculture secretary Mike Johanns says U S mad cow testing has been expanded to about 1 000 daily samples but questions justify higher levels. He notes three infected cows found, with a Canadian case in Washington not counted in estimates, potentially raising nationwide figures to five to 11.
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Washington State
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Consolidation bill advances as Kansas negotiators weigh path
Kansas lawmakers push a consolidation bill after House passage. Brungardt could seek Senate agreement, with final gubernatorial action possible if approved. Negotiators plan a consult next week amid Kansas holding one of the nation's highest per capita counts of local government units.
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Sampier dispels myths at western Kansas Sampler Festival
Teresa Arnold and Debra Gerard urge Kansans to visit the two day event in Garden City to learn from other towns, boost tourism and jobs. Admission costs five dollars for adults per day with discounts for children and weekend saver passes. Parking and shuttle buses are provided. Participants highlight western Kansas culture and tribes, noting four Indian tribes and a goal to broaden understanding and tolerance.
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Garden City
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