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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 2002
Page
1
Drake and Don Hirst prepare for the Kansas basketball season as key figures on the team. They focus on training, strategy, and establishing leadership roles to guide KU through the upcoming schedule.
Washington AP reports Senate Republican leader Trent Lott resigns amid pressure from colleagues and Bush White House. Tennessee Senator Bill Frist leads in candidacy with backing from several senators. Mitch McConnell previously supported Lott but eyed the No. 1 post if vacated.
Trent Lott faced calls to quit after praising Strom Thurmond at his 100th birthday party. Kansas figures like Sen. Sam Brownback backed Bush's rebuke but stopped short of calling for Lott's removal. Eric Snell, head of Kansas Black Republican Council, argued Lott's treatment has been harsh and noted media response.
Senator Sam Brownback said Trent Lott's comments were wrong but did not call for his removal. He backed Bush on segregation as unreflective of the nation and plans to discuss the leadership question with colleagues after a recent trip abroad.
Gov elect Kathleen Sebelius faces possible university and College cuts two months after pledging total support for education. She cautions it is early to know final higher education proposals as Kansas faces a projected 312 million deficit in the general fund. Hammond notes Garden City College faces layered cuts, while Sebelius vows no cuts to K through 12.
City leaders weigh tax rebates for ALCO to replace Gibson's Discount Store as residents and business members discuss benefits and risks. Mayor Strecker says broad support exists but no official city action was taken. Scott County Development Inc proposes a relocation grant of 250 per employee up to 10,000.
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