Obama Doctrine on the line in Iraq
The conflict tests Barack Obama’s restraint doctrine with plans for up to 300 military advisers in Iraq and 200 more to defend key interests. Critics say the approach is too limited while supporters argue it aligns with a cautious use of force and keeps major actions on the table if better information emerges.
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Iraq
Barack Obama
U.S. Military Academy
U.S
Obama
Baghdad
House
John Boehner
Rohio
Barry Pavel
Brent Scowcroft
Atlantic Council
James Goldgeier
School of International Service
American University
Washington
Goldgeier
Budget changes outlined for 2014 and 2015 by city commission
City commission proposes 2015 changes while continuing 2014 figures. Merit pay pool set by anniversary date. no across the board cost of living increases. Police cut 25k for an extra detective position not filled until mid 2015. Street rehab and sidewalk program adds 10k with enhanced cash carryover. Local Environmental Planning Group funded 5k cut. LEPG mostly fee based in Finney County. Parks adds 50k for park facility repairs. zoo trims 12k delaying a Gator. Fire adds 30k for facilities study and 120k in 2015 for a plan from the study. Cemetery 20k for seal coat roads. Rail consultant cost up to 25k. admin center improvements 175k. Social funding cut 20k. Shooting range 25k placeholder for range study.
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Matt Allen
Police Department
Allen
LEPG
Finney County
Parks Department
Zoo Department
Fire Department
Garden City council approves strong 2015 budget plan
Garden City reviews 2015 general fund with mill levy dropping to 18.665 and spending rising to 23.9 million. Officials credit 2013 results, employees, and capital projects for a healthier balance, higher sales tax, and continued services. Menards presence boosts retail impact, while 3 percent valuation gain aids budgeting.
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General Fund
Allen
Garden City
Melinda Hitz
Menards
Hitz
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Journey
Warden City
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Rodeo Bible Camp
First United Methodist Church
First Southern Baptist Churches
Cornerstone Church
Praise Valley
Teeter Irrigation
John Paul
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