Obama presses liberal agenda in second term
President Barack Obama moves to push a liberal wish list from gun control to gay rights. He vows climate action, restored military roles for women, expanded options for disabled students, and immigration reform with a citizenship pathway. A5 continued.
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Volunteers drive success at Rocky Welton Invitational wrestling
Friday marked day one of the 55 year old Rocky Welton Invitational at Garden City High School. Volunteers numbered 50 to 60, handling tickets, concessions, hospitality, scoring and timing as parents and supporters, including Kendall Adler of the Takedown Club, pitched in for the two day event drawing teams from Kansas and nearby states. Adler, volunteering for 15 years, said many volunteers started with their children in youth wrestling and moved to fundraisers for older wrestlers.
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Kansas ag drives economy despite drought says Rodman
Kansas Agriculture Secretary Dale Rodman told the Garden City Farm and Ranch show that farming remains the state’s largest economic driver. He cited $3.68 billion in farm exports, a 35 percent rise, and projected rising world food demand over 30 years requiring advances in technology and skilled workers to boost production with less land and water.
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White House and senators push anew for immigration reform
President Obama will launch a campaign next week to overhaul the U S immigration system and create legal status for millions while a bipartisan Senate group nears agreement. The push signals a contentious process with political stakes as Obama plans a Las Vegas stop and a Senate outline is anticipated next week.
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