Kerry Campaign Rolls Out Coast to Coast Swing
Democratic nominee John Kerry and running mate John Edwards launched a 21 state coast to coast campaign tour with Ben Affleck joining in Boston. They urge undecided voters to back a change for ordinary Americans as Kerry seeks to rebound after the convention. Kerry and Edwards seek to capitalize on online fundraising records set the day of acceptance.
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Gas price surge boosts southwest Kansas tax revenue
Rising national demand for natural gas has sharply increased lease valuations in counties across southwest Kansas. Appraisers estimate taxes on gas and oil reserves could exceed 2003 by at least a quarter billion dollars, prompting counties to fund road work and emergency vehicles while warning revenues may be temporary. County officials like Stevens County Commissioner Gary Baker caution about market volatility and long term planning. Grant County Appraiser See Valuations, Page AS.
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Kansas 911 cell phone tax funds to boost locating callers
A 50 cent per cell phone bill tax nationwide funds emergency 911 locate equipment. SBC Kansas spokesman Don Brown says revenue supports county and small counties equipment, aiding location of cell phone callers while police already track landlines. Finney County officials monitor incoming funds before purchasing gear, with monthly and yearly projections.
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Powell pledges faster Iraq reconstruction funding
Secretary of State Colin Powell told Iraqi leaders the United States will speed up rebuilding spending to create jobs and enhance safety, aiming to quickly show benefits to the interim government. Deputy PM Barham Saleh cited about 9 billion dollars to be disbursed by December, as Powell met President Ghazi al Yawar amid rising insurgent violence.
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Brownback faces primary and Senate bid in Kansas
Sen. Sam Brownback, a cash rich Republican in a GOP stronghold, argues for re election while facing Aug 3 primary challenger Arch Naramore who laments fundraising. The Democratic side pits Lee Jones against Robert Conroy. Indy hopeful Horace Edwards eyes November bid as well. Brownback’s June cash reach is 1.38 million.
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