Sotomayor wins GOP backers in Senate support
Senate Republicans including Lugar Martinez and Snowe pledged to back Sonia Sotomayor after her confirmation hearings, signaling cross party support. McConnell plans to oppose, citing concerns over equal justice and past statements. A handful of conservatives remain opposed, but Democrats plus new Republican endorsements push likely confirmation.
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Support groups listed for Garden City area help
Community groups and hotlines are listed for domestic violence, alcoholism, brain injury, cancer, dementia, Crohn's disease, diabetes, grief, obesity and more in Garden City and surrounding areas. Contacts include local centers and hotlines with meeting times at churches, clinics and community buildings.
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Family Crisis Services
HEART
Garden City
Al-Anon
N. Main St
Main Street
Kansas Avenue
East Door
N. Third St
Jim Good
Alcoholics Anonymous
Lonnie Baker
Homestead Health and Rehabilitation
Third St
First United Methodist Church
Barbara McKenna
Logie Asebedo
Builders of Hope Cancer Support Group
Downtown Vision
Builders of Hope Mentor Hotline
Remy Ekwearir
Kris Hughes
Builders of Hope
Builders of Hope Mentor
Finney County
N. 10Th St
Billy Kruger
Gina Cash
St. Catherine Hospice
Crohn
St. Catherine Hospital
E. Spruce St
Unhappygut
Yahoo.com
United Methodist Mexican- American Ministries
Swes
St. John St
Obama Urges Congress to Keep Faith on Health Reform
President Obama urged lawmakers not to lose heart as health care legislation moves through Congress. He pressed for stronger cost cutting in Medicare and Medicaid, while Pelosi signaled a possible delay past August. The plan aims to extend coverage and slow cost growth, with Republicans criticizing and Democrats seeking further measures.
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N. Taylor
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Leon Jordan & the Million Dollar Band
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