Dems say Romney backs Ryan budget plan on Medicare
Democrats led by President Obama accuse Romney of privately supporting Ryan’s Medicare overhaul and big cuts to social programs, while Romney defends his stance and questions the health care law. Biden reproaches the lack of distinction between Romney and Romney's running mate. Romney’s Florida remarks reiterate preserving Medicare funds despite calls to repeal the health care law. Aides describe the campaign as starting in earnest with both tickets on the trail.
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County debates rising indigent defense costs in Finney County
Finney County commissioners discussed growing indigent defense expenses at a Monday briefing with Chief Judge Wendel Wurst and district court administrator Kurtis Jacobs. The officials noted Kansas statute assigns county and state costs for non felony and felony cases, with county spending cited at about half a million dollars annually for misdemeanors and related services.
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USD 457 approves budget and traffic plan
USD 457 board approves a 2012-13 general fund budget of 49,602,696 with a mill levy of 49.88 mills up 0.69 from 49.19. The hearing drew no public comment and the levy would raise a $100,000 home’s taxes by 7.94. The plan adds 100 students, boosting state aid by about 1.9 million annually with weight adjustments, and local option budget to 12.5 million from 11,731,480.
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Jail inmate death under KBI investigation in Finney County
A Garden City man, Brian Williams, 47, died Sunday while in Finney County Jail awaiting results of an autopsy. Williams had been arrested Friday by Garden City Police on allegations of disorderly conduct and was housed in the jail after booking around 9 p.m. Bascue said KBI handles custody death investigations. no foul play is suspected and autopsy results are pending.
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House sues Holder over fast and furious records
The Republican led House asks a federal court to compel Attorney General Eric Holder to produce documents on Operation Fast and Furious. The suit seeks to reject executive privilege claims and cites civil and criminal contempt votes.
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Weather Forecast: Rain and Storms Then Sunshine
Weather today shows rain with a thunderstorm possible and a high near 88 while tonight drops to 63. Wednesday expects sun and a few clouds with a high around 96 and a low near 63. Details on page A.
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