United Way near goal in Finney County drive
Finney County United Way has raised 92 percent of its 2011 campaign goal, tallying 506 525 of 550 000. Although the active drive ends Friday, donations continue through next year as pledges remain outstanding. About 405 000 will aid 21 agencies and programs, with 40 000 more benefiting partner agents See Target, Page A2.
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Halloran
Consuelo Sandoval
Senate leaders strike last minute payroll tax deal
Senate leaders reach accord to extend Social Security payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits for two months while demanding a swift decision on the Keystone XL pipeline. Obama is seen as likely to veto any linkage, and House passage is needed before sending the measure to the president. Lawmakers race to adjourn and avoid a partial government shutdown.
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Obama
White House
Dan Pfeiffer
Canada
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Offenders discuss their efforts to fit into society
A three part series opens with 57 year old Garden City resident Alan Atkinson, a registered drug offender, whose public registry details include address, vehicle, scars and tattoos. The June 1 2010 arrest followed a controlled buy by a confidential informant.
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Garden City
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States gain say in Obama health benefits plan
The Obama administration proposes a basic private insurance benefits package but leaves state governments to choose among federally approved options starting in 2014. States may select from plans covering federal employees to popular small business options, with a default if none is chosen. The plan aims to aid up to 90 million people and uses subsidies for premiums.
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Obama
Supreme Court
Health and Human Services
Kathleen Sebelius
HHS
Sebelius
Kansas
Sandy Praeger
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Weather Forecast Today and Sunday Outlook
Today mainly sunny with a high of 52 and a low of 26. Sunday will be partly sunny and breezy with a high near 59 and a low around 30. Details continue on page A8.
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