Bush budget plan draws applause and criticism across parties
Washington AP: President Bush's budget emphasizes terrorism and homeland security with a $2.13 trillion plan. Democrats seek to limit tax cuts and rework domestic programs as the White House pushes for a stimulus package and expanded defense spending. A showdown vote looms over the tax cuts extending to 2010 and the stimulus measures amid fiscal red ink concerns. Bush tours a Pittsburgh hospital to highlight bioterrorism funding.
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Delta flight returns to Denver after bomb threat note found
Delta Air Lines Flight 1642 bound for Salt Lake City returned to Denver International Airport about an hour after takeoff. A note containing a bomb threat was found on board, prompting a precautionary landing. Passengers described nervousness during the incident.
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Senators Seek Votes On Immediate State Spending Cut Bill
In Topeka GOP leaders faced uncertainty hours before a Senate debate on a bill to cut about 54 million dollars from the 4.5 billion budget, 1.2 percent. Public schools would be spared while corrections higher education and social services face reductions. Senate Democrats expect no votes for the measure.
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District debates ninth grade center amid budget concerns
USD 457 board hearing shows divisions over a ninth grade center with opponents urging preservation of current high schools and cost limits, while supporters push for phased expansion and better community communication. Proposals include adding classrooms at multiple sites and a potential second high school, with final decision pushed to March second meeting.
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Duane West
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Subpoena issued for former Enron chair Kenneth Lay
Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to subpoena Kenneth Lay after he refused to testify about Enron collapse. Lawmakers expect no immediate appearance and suspect Lay will invoke the Fifth Amendment. The move follows widespread congressional probes into Enron’s bankruptcy and related accounting failures.
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Standards sample of assessment tests continue
Leaders discuss a sample assessment test as students face challenging questions applying knowledge to real situations. Pippenger notes high level new topics for youths while Bob Dale worries about what is tested. Steve Dyer praises the applied questions and workforce readiness goal.
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