Obama and Congress clash over Keystone XL pipeline debate
The administration faces a high stakes choice on the 1700 mile Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Obama balances labor and environmentalist pressures while a pending decision could influence the 2012 election. State Department study delays decision beyond the election.
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Garden Valley Church hosts family friendly New Year event
Garden Valley Church held a family friendly New Year’s Eve in the church gym with food games crafts and live music coordinated by Hannah Proffitt. Adults played checkers Scrabble and conversations while kids enjoyed pool foosball air hockey pingpong and crafts balloon games drew interest with a balloon blow off as teams tied bed sheets to balloons. Brandon Staats a fourteen year old struggled to inflate balloons alongside his nine year old cousin Madilynn.
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Karen New Year celebrated with Burmese culture in Garden City
The Karen Community of Burmese held a New Year event at Georgia Matthews Elementary School featuring drums, dance and Burmese cuisine. Speakers highlighted Karen history, culture, and resilience amid decades of persecution, as Mayor Doll urged inclusive, diverse unity for a peaceful city.
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Weather Ahead Mostly Sunny Warmer This Week
Today expect a mostly sunny sky with a warm high near 60 and a low around 23. Wednesday stays sunny with a high near 55 and a low about 27. Details on page A8.
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