Farmers face crisis as Trump ends TPP trade pact
Lane County farmer Vance Ehmke warns of a looming crisis as grain prices collapse after President Trump withdraws from the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Farm groups say TPP would have boosted U S agriculture by billions, while Kansas officials urge quick bilateral deals to protect exports and jobs.
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Energy assistance applications open for LIEAP 2017
Applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program are now being accepted. Last year’s recipients will automatically receive a 2017 application by mail. others may apply online at dcfkansas.gov or call 1 800 432 0043 for a paper form. To qualify, an adult at the address must be responsible for heating costs, show a recent payment history of at least 80 toward heating, and household gross income cannot exceed 130 percent of the federal poverty level.
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Hints From Heloise on Pasta Water Use
Readers discuss why large pots with 4 to 6 quarts of water help prevent sticking and allow starch to wash away, especially for long pastas. A reader suggests breaking pasta in half for smaller pots, but Heloise favors the safe route for perfect pasta.
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Broken heart advice from Dear Annie on moving on
A reader in North Dakota asks how to heal after being deceived by a man who ended communication. The columnist advises honoring the daughter’s input, acting with self respect, and using time plus exercise to dull the ache. Build empowering routines, run or yoga, and avoid men who avoid honest conversation.
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