Rumsfeld Defends Humane Treatment of Guantanamo Detainees
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says detainees at Guantanamo Bay are being treated humanely and in line with Geneva Conventions. He rejects claims of mistreatment as critics urge POW status, noting proper showers, meals, medical care, and Red Cross visits.
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Center helps teen mothers finish school and raise children
The USD 457 day care program supports teen mothers like Marilyn Hoffman and Hillary Artega balancing school and parenting. Staff conduct vision and dexterity screenings, track Carlos Artega’s development, and provide home visits and parenting guidance. The district funds the center at about $55,000 yearly, aiming to keep mothers in education and foster plans for college and careers.
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Kansas KDHE tightens rules on day care providers and misdemeanors
Officials monitor day care operators for felony convictions and abuse records, with stringent checks, inspections, and penalties. KDHE notes historic 1919 laws, 1980 Supreme Court powers, and ongoing enforcement across facilities amid numerous civil penalties, license suspensions, and compliance actions.
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Kerr Morris plan targets budget with tax hikes and cuts
Leader Kerr Morris back a 1.9 percent budget cut plus tax rises to fund education and social services. They propose trimming the $4.5 billion budget by about $85 million, freezing 2003 spending, dipping into rainy day funds for $104 million and redirecting $20.6 million from a 1998 tobacco settlement. Public schools and higher education face only 1.2 percent cuts.
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