Kansas budget fight shapes 2009 school bond aid plan
Kansas House member Jeff Whitham outlines budget pressures for 2009 and 2010, noting a $185 million current-year shortfall and about $900 million short in 2010. He discusses governor cuts, seeks targeted reductions, opposes retroactive bond aid changes, and aims to adjust school bond payment sharing to protect districts.
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GOP elects first black party chair
The GOP chose Michael Steele, the first Black national chair in party history, after six ballots. Steele, a Maryland attorney and former lieutenant governor, vows inclusive outreach as Republicans seek revival amid defeats and Democratic strength.
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