Trustees limit mill increase at GCCC budget meeting
GCCC backs a 3.5 percent staff raise and a full health policy for each employee, plus a 1 mill levy. Ballantyne changed Wednesday's plan after trustees' input to protect staff and stabilize finances, noting Blue Cross Blue Shield projected a 28 percent rate rise in October and reserve funds help cover costs.
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Governors eyed as potential running mates at NGA centennial
Governors from Pawlenty to Sebelius gathered for NGA centennial discussions on possible vice presidential picks. Vilsack described vetting, Kaine hinted at, but most governors avoided commitments while analysts noted governors often land on the ticket.
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Neighbors praise Terry for Bronze Star bravery in Iraq
Janis and Joe describe Terry as a devoted father and grandfather who earned a second Bronze Star for valor after dismantling roadside bombs in Iraq. The family details his Afghan training mission, faith, and care packages sent to him, highlighting his humane view of the war and hope for peace for future generations.
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State unveils its new diabetes plan in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Diabetes Advisory Council unveiled a five year plan to raise awareness of diabetes prevention and control. The plan aims to improve care standards provider knowledge and policy support while adding 20 diabetes research positions at the University of Kansas School of Medicine over ten years. It targets minority education and uses faith and community groups to reach minorities amid rising obesity and diabetes risk for children in Kansas.
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GCCC
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University of Kansas School of Medicine
David Robbins
Kate Watson
State Health Department
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Four Thousand Eight Hundred Iraqi Cadets Graduate
In Baghdad 4800 cadets from four Iraqi military academies graduated in a ceremony attended by Gen. David Petraeus. He noted growing Iraqi self-sufficiency and said the U.S. would continue to assist. Violence remains low but deadly attacks persist, including a grenade attack on traffic police killing three and wounding 13, and gunmen killing two allied Sunni force members.
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