Kansas Abortion Debate Defines State Politics and Tiller’s Role
The Kansas abortion battle shapes state policy with Republican restrictions often vetoed by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, keeping abortion relatively accessible. Dr. George Tiller’s prominent profile spurred protests, investigations, and political action, including a 2002 PAC that funded fights against antiabortion figures.
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Barack Obama
Health and Human Services
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Kansans For Life
Tiller
Operation Rescue
Wichita
Attorney General’s
Kansas Board of Healing Arts
Phill Kline
Kline
Planned Parent
Bond sought for suspect in doctor's killing
Scott Roeder's attorney filed a motion in Sedgwick County District Court asking for bond in the first degree murder case over George Tiller's killing at a Wichita church. Judge Burgess had previously ordered no bail, while Roeder awaits a Friday hearing before Judge Wilbert amid debate over non capital bail.
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Scott Roeder
Kansas
George Tiller
Sedgwick County
Steve Osburn
Roeder
Tiller
Ben Burgess
Wichita Eagle
Warren Wilbert
the Eagle
Kansas City
Quicksilver
Shawnee
Kan
KDOT Plans Future Upgrades and New Transportation Program
KDOT officials discussed future plans for U.S. 50 and other projects as they prepare to close the current program. They expect 12 to 18 months before appeals on property seizures are litigated and emphasized the goal of avoiding eminent domain. They also outlined seeking a new transportation program, leveraging stimulus funds, and expanding airport, transit, and rail initiatives while addressing rising construction costs and debt service.
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Younger
Miller
Department
Congress
Jobless benefit rolls dip as claims ease
The Labor Department reported a slight fall in unemployment rolls for the first drop in 20 weeks and a dip in new claims. Economists warn the declines are small, with the job market remaining weak into next year. The report also notes higher first quarter productivity than earlier estimates.
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Washington
Labor Department
Department
U.S
Clutter Memorial dedication set in Holcomb park
The memorial honoring the Clutter family, including Herb Clutter, will feature two granite benches funded by the city at about 2360 dollars. A bronze plate detailing the Clutter life will be displayed at First National Bank in Holcomb before the groundbreaking, planned for June or July.
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Clutter
Greg Cox
Holcomb
Herb Clutter
Kansas
National Wheatgrowers Associations
First United Methodist Church
Garden City
Kansas Co-op Hall of Fame
First National Bank
Beverly English
Breanna
Mosier
Capote
Cox
Holcomb High School
Clutter Memorial Planning Committee
Chrysler seeks dealer cuts as Fiat sale faces delay
Judge indicates Chrysler has a strong case for cutting its dealer network as a government backed asset sale to Fiat group proceeds. An appeal stays the sale while Chrysler dealers, including about 20 sworn witnesses, describe losses and argue thousands could lose jobs. Attorneys prepare for hearings and possible timing of franchise terminations.
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Chrysler
Fiat
Indiana
U.S. Court of Appeals For the Second Circuit
Ers
Auburn Hills
Mich
Automaker
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