Finney County budget cuts eyed amid sheriff objections
Finney County commissioners edge toward a 2013 budget with many reductions. Sheriff Kevin Bascue warns vehicle cuts threaten services while County Attorney John Wheeler defends staffing levels. Large cuts hit Youth Services, Building Maintenance, Aging, Historical Society, and area agencies, with extension funds trimmed but kept at 200000. An August 6 public hearing is scheduled as commissioners meet again July 16.
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Youth Services
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Randy Partington
Finney County Committee On Aging
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Russell Child Development Center
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Kansas State University
Roman Halbur
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Campaign shifts on tax debate amid stalemate
The campaign shifts toward tax talks aimed at avoiding year end gridlock, but Republicans oppose raising taxes while the economy recovers. The White House and Democrats push for extending Bush tax cuts, with Pelosi and Schumer signaling unity with Obama. Extending cuts only for households below $250,000 saves about 800 billion over 10 years. full cuts cost about 4.5 trillion. Economists warn that tax increases and automatic spending cuts could harm the fragile economy. About 2.5 million households earn $250k or more, with a 2010 median income of 49,445.
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New law eases pension costs for U S companies
A sweeping bill extends low interest rates and changes how pension funding is calculated. It allows firms to count higher investment earnings, reducing required contributions and freeing funds for jobs and expansion. Stakeholders warn about long term underfunding risks despite short term relief.
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