City weighs new shelter as finances strain the plan
Garden City commissioners push a long overdue animal shelter to replace the rundown current facility. With costs rising from 500000 funded jointly by the city and county to about 715000, officials vow to cover up to 700000 while seeking private funding and cost cuts. The plan aims for a humane, efficient space that boosts adoptions and serves dogs, cats, staff and volunteers.
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Bush Assess Medvedev After First Face to Face
President Bush describes Dmitry Medvedev as comfortable and confident after their inaugural meeting, saying he believes the Russian leader when he speaks. The remark comes amid ongoing discussions about U S Russian relations and future cooperation.
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State fights over abortion law show Sebelius influence
AP. A Sedgwick County grand jury declined to indict Dr George Tiller over late term abortions, saying indictments would require a change in state law. The piece details Sebelius' broad role shaping abortion policy through appointments to health boards and the Supreme Court, her vetoes, and the tangled regulatory framework involving KDHE and the Healing Arts Board. It notes GOP critics, Morrison’s party switch, and ongoing court battles over patient records from Tiller and Planned Parenthood.
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Leftovers and memories in a Garden City column
In a reflective piece the author recalls a mid century column stalled by a power outage and shares leftovers from notes and trivia. It touches on Reminiscence magazine, In Cold Ink, Bottlemania, and quirky language tidbits while offering a toast to memory and writing under blackout conditions.
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Mailbag echoes on torture and McCain Obama clash
Readers respond to a column on torture and U S policy, debating McCain's stance and Latino outreach. They scrutinize the Guantanamo ruling, La Raza ties, and Obama's pastor matter, labeling commenters as liberals or conservatives, while noting invoking census data and political strategy.
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