Definition of middle class grows fuzzy in political debates
Obama cites middle class up to 250000 while Romney argues poverty can be middle class. Analysts note wide ranges based on income brackets census quintiles tax brackets and occupation definitions. The term now spans roughly 40 to 60 percent of households depending on method and context.
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Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
White House
Alan Krueger
U.S
Dennis Gilbert
Hamilton College
Obama
San Antonio
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House
John Boehner
Jay Carney
Dle
Census Bureau
IRS
Washington Post
ABC News
Krueger
Congress
Federal agency backs plan to sell Plum Island
GSA draft environmental impact statement recommends selling Plum Island off Long Island. The report notes possible future uses including housing or a nature preserve while stressing no sale price is set and market value will be determined later. Public hearings are planned for September in Connecticut and eastern Long Island.
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New York
Plum Island
General Services Administration
Federal Register
Long Island
GSA
Department of Homeland Security
Manhattan
Kan
John Dugan
Connecticut
Lions District 17 L Officers Visit Ness City Ahead of New Year
Southwest Community District officers representing 1500 Lions Club members across western Kansas will visit Ness City on July 28 to prepare for the new Lions year. Led by District Governor Sheryl Bronn of Colby they meet at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall to plan service for local communities across western Kansas. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest community service organization with 1.4 million members in over 5000 clubs in 208 countries. District 17 L comprises 66 local clubs with members from Ransom Utica Larned WaKeeney Dighton Elkhart St Francis Pratt and Smith Center.
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Kansas
Ness City
Sheryl Bronn
Colby
Senior Center Hosts Double Pinochle Standings
Neva Maxfield won high honors across three tables at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N. 10th St, Monday event. Donna Preston finished second and Charles Maxfield placed third.
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Finney County
10Th St
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Charles Maxfield
Senior center pitch winners at Finney County center
Leonard Yardley won high in the three tables of senior center pitch played Tuesday at the Senior Center of Finney County. Robert Lopez took second and Maybelle Bowen finished third.
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Leonard Yardley
Finney County
10Th St
Robert Lopez
Maybelle Bowen
Brownback sees Kansas Europe trade boost for aviation jobs
Governor Sam Brownback expressed optimism about Kansas European trade ties boosting aviation and energy sectors. He cited new aircraft orders at Farnborough benefiting Kansas suppliers with potential $5 billion in aviation business and noted Boeing's defense cut offset by gains. Brownback highlighted UK Ireland Germany as top partners and touted rural aviation growth, favorable tax changes, and energy development in southern Kansas as early hiring catalysts.
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Sam Brownback
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Department of Commerce
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Canada
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Mexico
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Fredonia
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Mississippi
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