401k concerns as downturn stings workers near retirement
The downturn scares aging workers relying on 401(k) plans as average stock returns over long horizons vary widely. Experts warn debt overhang and low saving rates threaten recovery while many lack pensions or participate in plans. A 70 year old in El Paso cites a $30,000 loss from tech stock heavy allocation.
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National Center For Policy Analysis
Andrew J. Rettenmaier
Weller
General Accounting Office
Carlos Uzeta
el Paso
Texas
Uzeta
Azeta
GAO
Congress
Finney remembered for populism and people appeal
The state mourns the death of Joan Finney first female governor whose career spanned voter outreach and direct appeals. She backed ballot initiatives fought for elected district judges and pursued a populist agenda. Friends recall her long campaign tours and focus on working Kansans and family farmers.
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Finney
Joan Finney
David Adkins
Leawood
Shawnee County
Topeka
Joan
John Carlin
Mike Hayden
U.S. Senate
Wichita
Jill Docking
Janis Lee
D-Kensington
Mrs. Finney
Dodge
GOP
Hog wild couple shares passion for motorcycles
Hollie and Jeff Lyons live through motorcycles while supporting disabilities causes. Their children Abbie and Levi volunteer with Special Olympics basketball and join benefit runs. The family stays active in community service with Hollie on boards for Big Brothers Big Sisters and more.
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Hollie
Jeff
Abbie
Levi
Jeff Lyons
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Remembering Joan Finney the first female Kansas governor
The cantankerous populist Joan Finney commanded attention with her direct style and people focus. She battled legislators over taxes and school funding, courted farmers and workers, and left a legacy as a governor remembered for connecting with ordinary Kansans rather than polished politics. Correspondent John Hanna has covered Kansas politics for 13 years.
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John Hanna
Kansas
Cars shine at Cop Shop Classic Car Show fundraiser
The annual Cop Shop Classic Car Show raises money for charity with $20 entry giving prizes and a zoo poker walk. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund and Snyder's charity, as organizers note the event has grown from 87 cars to 150 and 187 in prior years. The Southwest Grapplers wrestling team ran a food booth to aid fundraising with 90 youth in their program.
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American Red Cross
Zoo
Livingston
Seventh and Chestnut Streets
American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
Red Cross
Southwest Grapplers
Trent Nichols
Karen Livingston
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Campus Drive
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