Kline distances himself from defense in immigration tuition case
Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline says a new law allowing instate tuition for some illegal immigrant graduates is crafted to skirt federal law. He will assign the case to his civil litigation division to avoid a direct conflict as the Federation for American Immigration Reform files a federal suit with Kansas students as plaintiffs.
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Kids drive Tractor Pull at Kearny County Fair in Lakin
Amber Koons, 9, struggles yet secures a full pull and 27 feet 11 inches for second place earning state qualification. Ryan Koons, 6, also voices pride as several contestants note past state experience. The fair features a pet show with dogs ferrets hamsters cats and snakes judged for care cleanliness and knowledge while organizers note smaller turnout due to weather and storms.
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High stakes tic tact toe learning program at district table
Negotiations resume between Garden City USD 457 teachers and administrators after a two day training by federal facilitator John Doern of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The sessions focused on interest based bargaining to build consensus and collaboration, a shift from traditional bargaining methods.
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House considers ban on gay marriage in election year
Washington AP reports House Republicans push legislation to block federal courts from ordering states to recognize same sex marriages. leaders foresee easy passage, aiming to shield state bans from federal rulings after Senate setback on a constitutional amendment.
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Panel calls for intelligence overhaul in wake of 9 11 report
The Sept 11 commission urges a unified intelligence center overseen by a national intelligence director reporting to the president. The 567 page report cites imagination failures and warns leaders did not grasp the threat, advocating reforms across CIA FBI Homeland Security and Defense.
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Weather forecast notes storms and warm weekend
The forecast calls for tonight to bring a few strong storms with a low around 61. Friday will see thunderstorms possible, with a high near 69 and a low of about 56. Details on Page A8.
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