Kansas Tax Refund Fraud Surges Across States
State investigators trace a national scheme sending falsified tax returns to Kansas and beyond. More than 300 fraudulent returns arrived this summer, with at least 100000 in potential losses. IRS and FBI join Kansas effort as refunds totaling 250000 were halted and 15 new schemes appeared Friday.
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Topeka
Kansas
Revenue Department
Jeff Scott
Internal Revenue Service
US Postal Service
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Scott
IRS
Washington, D.C
Marilyn Davidson
IRS Tax Crimes Division
New York
Budget crunch drains sheriff and police vehicle upgrades
Cops report in 2003 2004 budgets trimmed funds for new cars. Sheriff vehicles show high mileage with frequent repairs while budgets for maintenance strain. Police leases and replacements hinge on bids and mileage, as commissioners approve limited funds amid aging rolling offices.
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Bascue
Sheriff’s Office
Andrews
Burtis Motors
Western Motors
Lewis Motors
Hawkins
Garden City
Curran
Derek Young
Guantanamo detainee attempts death by own action
A detainee at Guantanamo Bay attempted suicide this week, raising the total self harm attempts to 30 since January 2002. Pentagon officials note morale strains from indefinite detentions, with about 660 prisoners from 42 countries held on suspicion of Qaeda or Taliban links. Bush designated six prisoners for potential military tribunal charges, pending prosecutor work.
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Washington
Pentagon
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Barbara Burfeind
Guantanamo
al- Qaida
Afghanistan
Bush
Holcomb seeks sewer tie in amid tax worries and annexation fear
Holcomb pursues tying his 5630 Railroad Ave home to the city sewer after conflicting views on septic use. City officials delay decision pending cost figures, while Mayor Lauer approves tank replacement for city services and considers fuel supplier options. The council also agrees to remove a water tower for 20 000 and to buy a new maintenance mower for 5400.
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Railroad Ave
Jim Neblett
Paul Nixon
Matthews
Jarnagin
Nixon
Dennis Lauer
Holcomb
Jeff Sharp
Replac
Plattsmouth, Neb
LFW Sandblasting & Painting
Mills and
Henderson Streets
Dover
California recall ballot lists 135 candidates for governor
California's recall election on October 7 features a diverse slate of 135 candidates including politicians celebrities business figures a tribal chairman a discount cigarette retailer a used car salesman a golf pro a retired officer a bounty hunter a porn star and a sumo wrestler The target of the recall Gov Gray Davis is not on the list after the state Supreme Court refused to hear his bid to run Voters will choose whether to oust Davis and select a replacement from the field Secretary of State certified the list after 247 would be governors filed and 112 were rejected for improper paperwork.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Gray Davis
State Supreme Court
Davis
Secretary of State
Home Depot opens draws shoppers and local rivals react
Garden City residents note price cuts and wide selection at The Home Depot. Ju an Puentes says items are cheaper here than Garden City, while Von Hunn and Victor Baray discuss impact on True Value and Vic's Handyman Service. Local firms expect slower early days but see potential benefits for the area.
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Juan Puentes
Garden City
Crystal
Juan, Jr
Puentes
von Hunn
True Value
Hunn
Home Depot
Victor Baray
Normando Haros
Vic
Handyman Service
Liberal
Amarillo
Texas
Wichita
la Jeana Smith
Syracuse
Ward
Finney County Economic Development Corporation
Cason
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Pet & Garden Center
N. US. Highway 83
Wit Telegram
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