Community gathers aid for Haiti relief across Kansas
Local volunteers and schools raise funds for the Haitian earthquake response. Donations top 12500 at the Red Cross. Schools host penny drives and classroom competitions to educate students about Haiti while diverting funds to relief efforts. Dillons stores and the Red Cross offer in store and online giving options nationwide.
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Red Cross
Henry
Buffalo Jones
N. Taylor Ave
Haiti
Emily Dizmang
Dizmang
Dillons
American Red Cross
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Dillons.com
Bakersplus.com
Gerbes. Com
Salvationarmyusa.org
Tax credit for payroll sparks debate on job growth
Economists and policymakers weigh a payroll based tax credit to spur hiring. Critics warn of abuse and design challenges while advocates say it could aid firms adding workers. Proposals extend to all firms with caps on wage levels and credits may be refundable.
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Eugene Steuerle
Treasury Department
Reagan Administration
Tax Policy Center
Washington
Clint Stretch
Deloitte Tax
Stretch
Obama
Congress
House Democrats
Senate
Nonpartisan
Congressional Budget Office
Omy
CBO
John H. Bishop
Cornell University
Timothy J. Bartik
W. E. Upjohn Institute For Employment Research
Michigan
Bishop
Chuck Schumer
New York
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Health Awareness Week focuses on stress and healthy living
Garden City USD 457 hosts Health Awareness Week with stress dots for staff and students to track skin temperature. Teachers provide nutrition tips, blood pressure screenings, and family meals are encouraged. Activities funded by an $8,820 state grant with partner support from St. Catherine Hospital and Garden City Chamber.
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Witt
Garden City
Nancy Harness
Buffalo Jones
Georgia Matthews
Kenneth Henderson
Abe Hubert
Tracy Johnson
USD 457
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
St. Catherine Hospital
Budget battle grows as lawmakers seek more revenue
Governor calls for louder public and legislative input on effects of prior budget cuts including a 10 percent Medicaid provider reimbursement reduction. SRS reports 400 fewer employees since 2008 and reallocates staff to eligibility and direct services while vacancies persist. Senate debates a bill approving Parkinson cuts amid court pressure from districts seeking more school funding.
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Enue
SRS
Don Jordan
Senate
House Budget Committee
Stabbing suspect identified after Garden City shooting
Authorities name Aman as the stabbing suspect shot by Garden City police while allegedly stabbing a 40 year old woman at 806 Alfalfa St Apt 2. The victim was in good condition at St Catherine Hospital. Ramos Beleta was taken into custody and faces investigation with two officers on paid administrative leave.
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Aman
Garden City
St. Catherine Hospital
Gustavo Ramos-Beleta
Alfalfa St
Apt. 2
Ramos Beleta
St. Catherine
EMS
Janie Wimmer
KBI
Michael Reagle
John Wheeler
Ramos- Beleta
Haiti must lead rebuilding after massive quake
Haiti must head rebuilding efforts after the January 12 quake that devastated Port-au-Prince and reduced government to near collapse. The United States and other nations backed a 10 year recovery, with Clinton saying Haiti must control the process and international donors planning a March conference in New York.
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American Red Cross
Haiti
Salvation Army
P.O
Washington, D.C
E. Fulton St
Garden City
Ninth St
Port-au-Prince
Montreal
United States
Jean-Max Bellerive
U.N
Lawrence Cannon
U.S
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Bellerive
Clinton
New York
Robert Fox
Oxfam
Fox
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